Louisiana State Plaque at the London Avenue Canal breach sites
This file appears in: London Avenue Canal Levee Breach in 2005
Created and installed for both visitors and residents, the Louisiana State Plaque at the London Avenue Canal breach sites, adorned with the beloved state bird, explain why the flood protection failed and what were the consequences. The plaque is sponsored by Levees.org and was a collaborative effort with the neighborhood residents. Photo/Gloria Decuirs-Robert courtesy of Levees.org
This file appears in: London Avenue Canal Levee Breach in 2005
London Avenue Canal Levee Breach in 2005
In 1965, Hurricane Betsy demonstrated that a major hurricane could overtop the earthen levees of the London Avenue Canal. So the Army Corps of Engineers recommended two plans -- raising the height of…