To say the clean up and revitalization of the fisheries of Louisiana is important is an understatement. The chemical dispersant needs to be monitored for its dilution with ocean waters and how it is going to be removed.
Options For High-Speed Rail Discussed Again
Officials Envision Train Between B.R., N.O., Beyond
POSTED: 12:21 pm CDT July 16, 2010
UPDATED: 12:43 pm CDT July 16, 2010
NEW ORLEANS -- With the south Louisiana economy taking one hit after another, an economic engine could be on the horizon, in the form a high-speed rail line along the Gulf Coast.
Some of the best railroad minds in America are in New Orleans this week talking about high-speed rail, because they believe it will work here. A high-speed train between Baton Rouge and New Orleans has been discussed for decades, but now there is a sense of urgency to see it become a reality.
"It depends on us. I think we can see more progress in the near future with the mayors of the two cities coming together," said state Rep. Michael Jackson of Baton Rouge.
It could be just what the Crescent City needs, proponents say.
"We stand to gain a huge economic development project. We stand to gain a transportation-oriented development along the corridor between Baton Rouge and New Orleans," Jackson said.
Funding for the project has always been the biggest stumbling block....
