Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Tulane, LSU to lead Delta project

NEW ORLEANS - Tulane University and Louisiana State University have been awarded $22M by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to lead a 15-member consortium that will chart a new course for the future of the fragile Lower Mississippi River Delta

The region where the river meets the Gulf of Mexico is crucial for U.S. commerce, energy, wildlife and people, but it’s also one of the most vulnerable coastal areas in the world. 

Recent research shows the lower reaches of the delta retreating both above and below water. The river is also redirecting its flows to the east and west, which poses critical challenges to navigation and implications for water management, including the recent saltwater intrusion crisis.

The Mississippi River Delta Transition Initiative (MissDelta) consortium will include a team of 38 investigators working with the National Academies’ Gulf Research Program. 

The group will begin engaging stakeholders this year as they work to project the evolution of the disappearing delta through the year 2100. (Tulane 11/01/23) Tulane, LSU Awarded $22M for Plan to Save Lower Mississippi River Delta - Biz New Orleans 


NOLA business calender of events through Nov. 7 

Through November 4

The National WWII Museum will host the 2023 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention, the largest annual gathering of Medal of Honor recipients.

49th Annual New Orleans Investment Conference at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside

November 2

The St. Tammany Chamber’s Northshore Young Professionals will host a luncheon on Leadership 101: How to Serve on a Board at Meribo in Covington. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Jefferson Chamber hosts its annual Golf Classic at TPC Louisiana.

The New Orleans Chamber hosts a Women’s Business Alliance meeting at Martin’s Wine Cellar on Baronne Street.

November 3

Brandy D. Christian, PortNOLA president and CEO and NOPB CEO, will deliver the 2023 State of the Port address at the Sheraton New Orleans. Port NOLA | Port NOLA CEO to Deliver 2023 State of the Port November…

Jefferson Community Foundation Gala Celebration at Chateau Country Club

November 4

The Corporate Classic 5K race returns to City Park. The race begins at 8 a.m at the City Park Practice Track. Proceeds benefit the YMCA Adult Literacy Program.

The New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute hosts an open house. 10:30 a.m.

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana presents the 2023 Dia de los Muertos Festival at Lafayette Square.

November 7

The Jefferson Chamber Young Professionals hosts a committee meeting from 8-9 a.m. in the Jefferson Chamber’s large conference room. Todd Matherne, owner and CEO of Renaissance Publishing, talks about leadership in the workplace.

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