Delta Dispatches

In this episode of Delta Dispatches, host Simone Maloz, Campaign Director for Restore the Mississippi River Delta, reflects on the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, emphasizing the importance of coastal restoration for Louisiana. Simone interviews Jessica Dandridge, Executive Director of the New Orleans Water Collaborative, who discusses the impact of these storms on her life. They also talk about the upcoming NOLA Water Week. In the second half, Simone chats with Sidney Coffee, former chair of the CPRA board, about the creation of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) post-Katrina, the significance of science-driven coastal restoration, and the ongoing need for education and investment in Louisiana's coast. You can learn more about the Water Collaborative at https://nolawater.org/ and https://www.instagram.com/nolawater/ and see the full schedule of NOLA Water Week events at https://nolawater.org/programs/nola-water-week 02:00 Interview with Jessica Dandridge: Water Justice and N