There was a time when Delacroix was a thriving community of 700 fishers and trappers, surrounded by forests of oak, maple and sycamore trees that provided protection against storm surges moving west toward Chalmette. By the time this photo was taken in June 2010, barely a sliver remained, as the marsh continued to erode, in part due to the effects of nearby oil and gas development activities.
(Ted Jackson, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune archives)
Re: "Keep pursuing coastal erosion lawsuit," Our Opinions, June 1. Just a short shout-out to commend you on your strong statement in Sunday's Times-Picayune. As you so well stated, it's about our community's safety. Please continue to voice your support on this vital issue.