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The high price we pay for keeping our city dry

May 4, 2021 By Andreas Hoffmann

In the last weeks, it has been raining a lot. Probably more than 10 inches of rain fell on New Orleans in just a few days. Most of us know that all the water that falls on to our city finds its way into the drainage system, and then has to be pumped out into the lake. Millions … [Read more...]

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Artist spotlight: Kami Galeana

June 13, 2020 By Brett Thorne

In early June, the S&WB, the city of New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans Foundation launched their own water management campaign, “Every Drop Counts." Our barrels were invited to the launch and a lot of people asked who the artists of those wonderful barrels are. Indeed … [Read more...]

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Will you join Green Light New Orleans in the fight to save the city?

February 14, 2020 By Brett Thorne

The driving force behind Green Light New Orleans has always been the idea that small, individual actions, repeated many thousands of times by thousands of people, can add up to make a huge difference. This was true of Green Light’s first program, which empowered individual … [Read more...]

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New Orleans announces forgivable loan program for residents

October 9, 2019 By Brett Thorne

Orleans Parish residents may be eligible for a new forgivable loan program through the city of New Orleans. Eligible homeowners can receive a loan of up to $35,000 to perform “Health and safety repairs” on their homes. The loan will be for 10 years at a 0 percent interest rate … [Read more...]

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Summer Gardening Tips From Our Garden Coordinator!

May 4, 2019 By Jessica Caines

New Orleans summers can be very intense for people and plants. Here are some tips to help you beat the heat this year: 1) Water early in the day- water will evaporate quickly as the day heats up and the sun comes out. You might want to water a little more than the rest of … [Read more...]

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