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17th street pumping station

On March 18th, 2019, we went to the Louisiana 17th street pumping station to learn more about how the water drainage system works in New Orleans. Water is pumped from the city to lake Pontchatrain. There are 15 generator that power the pumps that make this possible. Ken, one of the tour guides, told us that the pumping station could be controlled by one person but is extremely hard and that person would have to run around a lot which is not ideal. Resources are needed to support pumping stations in potential flooding times. Below is a picture of these power station. It is important to have these pumping stations in Louisiana because there is so much flooding. The two guides described to us a situation where poor water resource planning caused New Orleans to flood without any hurricane at all, just rain. This cannot be allowed to happen. More information about the need and effectiveness of pumping stations and levees needs to be shared with the public. Especially after hurricane Katrina.

17th Street Pump Station

Basin St. Beignets

3–18–19: We started our day with a very thorough discussion of the New Orleans jazz production scene with Mark Samuels, President of Basin St. Records. Some highlights included Mark’s outlook on the new media of music distribution and enjoyment. He remains an avid supporter of physical copies such as CD’s and Vinyl, but also realizes the importance of releasing music digitally through dozens and dozens of streaming services. Mark Samuels is not only a music producer but a born and bred New Orleanian, and shared his opinion on both the local and federal response to Hurricane Katrina. Overall, it was a great experience hearing from the perspective of someone holds a lot of influence in the dominating sonic art form of New Orleans. After, we enjoyed coffee and beignets at a Cafe Du Monde food truck!

Jazzin’ it Up

Kermit’s Trenté Mother-In-Law Lounge

First day of transects

The French Quarter

The beautiful Royal Street. Magnificent building and wonderful people. There is always something to do in this town, and the town never sleeps. There was a wedding parade down the street. Bands playing all over. I would love to stay here longer. I’m hooked!

Crossed the Mississippi

On the way to the Woodlands Conservancy, we took the ferry to cross the Mississippi River. This is the view of the oil refinery adjacent to the river.

New Orleans Voodoo queen performing a song

Tom and the Van

Tom, a van, and wetlands are not a good combination when driving through New Orleans

Tom and the Van

Tom, a van, and wetlands are not a good combination when driving through New Orleans