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Looking into the future the Pelican feeding its young from a self-induced wound in its own breast (as depicted, mysteriously, on the state flag of Louisiana) is accepted as an appropriate symbol of both self-sacrifice and rebirth. Through his selfless efforts, man is raised from the slavery of ignorance to the condition of freedom conferred by wisdom. Given the current state of affairs in Louisiana, one hopes that the understanding of the Pelican as a symbol shall point the way towards a new consciousness of ourselves as a whole, and lead us to face our futures with strength, grace, wisdom and faith, to learn from our mistakes and carry our successes and zest for living to future generations.

Letter to U.S. Senators and Representatives

June 7, 2007
RE: Morganza Billion Dollar “Leaky Levee”
Project to Gulf of Mexico, State of Louisiana

Dear Senators and Representatives:

Enclosed is SOWL’s June 6, 2007 Notice of Intent to Sue Letter concerning the above captioned. Our Louisiana delegation in Washington failed to inform Congress and President Bush that this project is opposed by 16 leading coastal scientists-engineers, and also the Science Board of Louisiana Ecosystem Restoration Program.

This U. S. Army Corps of Engineers 72 mile “Leaky Levee” scam will not only destroy wetlands, acting as hurricane tidal surge buffers, but unfortunately, it will promote development into low lying estuaries extremely susceptible to hurricane tidal surges.

This project is another Corps of Engineers “Boondoggle”. It is based on lies. The citizens of Louisiana, Terrebonne-Houma Parishes deserve better. They deserve the truth and a plan that will restore our coastal zone, not destroy it.

Our Louisiana politicians again got what they wanted. It’s called “PORK”.

Sincerely,

SOWL

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Further reading:
  1. June 29, 2007 - Fontana Leaks on the Levees
  2. June 16, 2007 - SOWL Responds to "Overzealous wetlands protection cost us dearly"
  3. June 9, 2007 - Morganza: Salvation or 'Scam'?
  4. June 7, 2007 - Save Our Wetlands Plans to Sue Over 'Leaky Levee'
  5. June 6, 2007 - NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUE; RE: Billion Dollar Morganza “Leaky Levee” Project to Gulf of Mexico
  6. May 24, 2007 - Bobby Jindal pushes Billion $Dollar$ Morganza "Leaky Levee" Pork Barrell Project
  7. April 12, 2007 - Hurricane Protection, Coastal Restoration Plan Sent to Legislature
  8. April 10, 2007 - White House opposes Morganza levee project
  9. March 25, 2007 - Critics Dispute Wisdom of Local Storm-Levee Plan
  10. March 13, 2007 - Letter to Louisiana Governor Blanco and Lieutenant General Strock of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from coastal scientists and engineers
  11. January 24, 2007 - Can a 'Leaky' Levee Save the Louisiana Coast?
  12. January 5, 2007 - Science Board of the Louisiana Coastal Area (LCA) Ecosystem Restoration Program Report from the Science Board Meeting
  13. January 2, 2007 - Leaky Levee Plan is a Risk
  14. July 23, 2006 - Editorial: A Line in the Marsh

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