Looking into the future the Pelican feeding its young from a self-induced wound in its own
breast (as depicted, mysteriously, on the state flag of Louisiana) is accepted as an
appropriate symbol of both self-sacrifice and rebirth. Through his selfless efforts, man is
raised from the slavery of ignorance to the condition of freedom conferred by wisdom.
Given the current state of affairs in Louisiana, one hopes that the understanding of the Pelican
as a symbol shall point the way towards a new consciousness of ourselves as a whole, and lead us
to face our futures with strength, grace, wisdom and faith, to learn from our mistakes and carry
our successes and zest for living to future generations.
Letter to Senator Mary Landrieu concerning the development of approximately 2,600 flood plain acres on North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain, St. Tammany Parish, Slidell, Louisiana
November 19, 1998
Senator Mary Landrieu
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510-1803
RE: Approximately 2,600 flood plain acres schedules for development on North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain, St. Tammany Parish, Slidell, Louisiana, East of I-10, T10S, R14E, titles Oak Harbor East and Lakeshore Estates
Dear Senator Mary Landrieu:
Please find enclosed my two letters (
Nov. 17, 1998 &
Nov. 19, 1998) to FEMA director James Lee Witt concerning the above captioned.
As you are well aware, wetlands act as hurricane buffers and are rapidly disappearing especially on the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain in St. Tammany Parish.
On behalf of SOWL, I wish to request that you
introduce a resolution in the United States Congress to investigate our disappearing wetlands in Louisiana and the effects of flooding as well as our flood insurance rates. Hopefully, the United States Congress can recommend steps to insure our remaining Louisiana wetlands are preserved.
I would be particularly happy to appear before the United States Congress to testify on behalf of SOWL in this matter, presenting documented evidence.
Please advise.
Sincerely yours,
SAVE OUR WETLANDS, INC
LF/kcm
Enclosures
cc: Louisiana State Attorney General
Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner, Jim Brown
SOWL Executive Attorney
Melinda Leonard, Esq.
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation
Earth Justice
Tulane Environmental Law Clinic
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U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu is No Friend of Wetlands
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