Gulf Tides 13: Mississippi Flood Lessons & Lost Opportunity

Ongoing series by the Gulf Restoration Network documenting the environmental threats facing the Gulf of Mexico and the need for action to protect and restore this natural treasure. Take action to support the Gulf now at http://bpdrillingdisaster.org

The Mississippi River flood of 2011 is one of the largest in the history of this enormous basin, and threatened numerous communities. Due to the successful operation of a number of designed safety valves, the worst-case flood impacts were avoided, but oil & gas industry infrastructure was inundated, and a massive land-building opportunity was missed. GRN and other experts weigh in on the lessons of this flood, and the what should have been learned by the BP drilling disaster.

Featuring interviews with GRN's Deputy Director Aaron Viles, the Louisiana Bucket Brigade's founding Director Anne Rolfes, and John Barry, author and member of both the Southeast Louisiana Flood Control Authority East (which oversees the New Orleans-area levees) and the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.

Narrated by Brian Denzer. Featuring the new song "Orphan" just released by MyNameIsJohnMichael. To download a free copy of "Orphan" visit http://mynameisjohnmichael.com

Written and directed by Aaron Viles, Edited by Gino Kalkanoglu (NOLA Image Works), Produced by Jared Serigné.

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