The whole problem with New Orleans is the over-development of the area, causing less marsh land to be available to absorb storm surges. Before some of the city's defenders get carried away, you should examine the Times-Picayune's series of articles outlining the city's vulnerability to future storms which was published three years before Catrina. I saved them, but it is much too long for this list. Steve, K8SP ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Clark" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 10:35 PM Subject: OT New Orleans Harvey, You probably know the history, how did it come about that levees were built in the first place? It seems it had to have been a huge project. Was the purpose to hold back water and claim land that was normally under water? *---* *---* *---* *---* *---* Stack Overflow: Too many pancakes... Robert & Dreamer Doll ke7nwn Newport, Oregon N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup [log in to unmask] http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/