BARATARIA ON THE MOVE: 
A VISION FOR A PROSPEROUS AND GROWING 
MISSISSIPPI RIVER DELTA

Regarding the catastrophic implications of using levees along the Mississippi River, lessons can be adapted from the practices in and around the Mekong River to revive the wetlands surrounding the Mid Barataria Basin. Specifically, techniques to manage the influx of sediments and create housing structures capable of withstanding floods are discussed. In addition, an examination of how these techniques are implemented in a holistic approach is considered.