As we prepare to welcome our science colleagues to New Orleans, Louisiana French Quarter there are so many discussions we can have. To begin we consider the location.  New Orleans is “not so firmly” placed facing the Mississippi River with its back to Lake Pontchartrain – really an estuary – that is as large as Long Island, NY. Marsh and wetlands surround the city making the area a marvelous location to study hydrology.

 

New Orleans is the perfect conference city...the headquarter hotels are strategically positioned for an easy flow from one to another or to the Morial Convention Center. What is great for the conference participant is that all the hotels are basically a short walk from Jackson Square. After a day of conference sessions, field experiences, short course or PDI activity it will be great for participants to stretch their legs and take in the sites on and around the square. The artists, Café du Monde, Moon Walk, and the French Market all offer visitors a special glimpse of the culture and people of the city. As we say “ Come on down and pass a good time.”

 

--Jean May-Brett