Mississippi Delta Restoration

1. Introduction Changing conditions in the Mississippi delta from 1700 to 2100 and Beyond: Avoiding Folly. - 2. A Brief History of Delta Formation and Deterioration. - 3. Levees and the Making of a Dysfunctional Floodplain. - 4. The Nutria in Louisiana: A Current and Historical Perspective. - 5. Optimum Use of Fresh Water to Restore Baldcypress - Water Tupelo Swamps and Freshwater Marshes and Protect Against Salt Water Intrusion: A Case Study of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin. - 6. Energy and Climate Global Trends and Their Implications for Delta Restoration. - 7. The Costs and Sustainability of Ongoing Efforts to Restore and Protect Louisiana s Coast. - 8. Large Infrequently Operated River Diversions For Mississippi Delta Restoration. - 9. Raising Urban Land: Historical Perspectives on Adaptation. - 10. Raising Buildings: The Resilience of Elevated Structures. - 11. Raising New Orleans: The Marais Design Strategy. -12. Eroding Communities and Diverting Populations: Historical Population Dynamics in Coastal Louisiana. - 13. Developing Legal Strategies for a Sustainable Coast. - 14. Summary and Conclusions.