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Commercial Fishermen, Environmental Organization File Lawsuit Against USACE

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_e legal challenges against the Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority’s (CPRA) diversion project in Plaquemines Parish continues to mount. Despite recently having a string of rulings go their way in a lawsuit with the Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG), the CPRA diversion project now faces a new federal lawsuit (_led on January 11) from local commercial _shermen and a California based environmental organization known as the Earth Island Institute.

New Year, New Executive Director at Belle Chasse YMCA

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_e Belle Chasse YMCA is ringing in the New Year with our newly appointed Executive Director Dana Wattigney. Dana and her family are active in the Belle Chasse community. After studying Communications at Louisiana State University, Wattigney has spent her professional career in a variety of industries that will come together in her new role as Executive Director. She works closely with New Orleans Mom and Louisiana Kids to provide local parenting support and resources, and is excited to bring new, fun, family orientated events to our YMCA. “My family and I are thrilled to be part of the Y family,” re_ected Wattigney. “In my role as the Belle Chasse YMCA leader, I look forward to engaging with our community.”

Letter to the Editor

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Monica Wertz is a hometown girl who was one of the best school principals in Louisiana. Based on Parish loyalty and experience, she was a mentor, an encourager, and a producer of outstanding youth in our school system.