New Orleans Convent Grounds Will Become Flood-Resistant Wetland Garden

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By Yale Climate ConnectionsAug 19, 2020, 10:25 am141 pts
When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, the convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph was severely damaged by flooding. The nuns moved elsewhere while repairs began. But the following year, lightning struck the roof and started a fire. The convent could not be saved. "We began to pray for some kind of…

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