White Paper: "Anticipating Environmental Problems Facing Hurricane Debris Landfills in New Orleans East" by John Pardue, Ph.D., P.E. Director, Louisiana Water Resources Research Institute Louisiana State University

"Geological Analysis of Chef Menteur Landfill Site, Orleans Parish, Louisiana" by G. Paul Kemp, Ph.D., Louisiana State University School of Coast and Environment

Presbyterian Church of the USA, representing over 11,000 churches nation wide, endorses the campaign!!!

Landfill Fact Sheet


Final Signed Decision on Landfill

Fact Sheet by Citizens for a Strong New Orleans East Final Signed Decision on Landfill

Statement by US Congressional Representative MIKE HONDA


Decisions with Reason from State of Louisiana Environmental Equality.

Order and Reasons from United States District Court Eastern District of Louisisana.

Louisiana Deparment of Environmental Quality

"A New Landfill in New Orleans Sets Off A Battle," The New York Times, May 8, 2006.


Updates and Press Releases

Ralley to Support No Dumping at Chef Menteur -- June 27th

Presbyterian Church of the USA, representing over 11,000 churches nation wide, endorses the campaign!!!

"Federal Agent Enters Debate Over Landfill: Wildlife Service Official Calls for Liner, Limits at Chef Menteur Site," The Times Picayune, June 6, 2006.


"After 9 Months, EPA Clean Up Continues: Nearly 9,000 Tons of Waste Removed," The Times Picayune, May 28, 2006.


"Chef Menteur Landfill Testing Called a Farce: Critics say Debris Proposal Would Be a 'Useless Waste of Time'," The Times Picayune, May 26,2006.

"Landfill Testing Option Offered: State Backs It But Activists' Lawyer Cool," The Times Picayune, May 19, 2006.

"Landfill Remains Shut as Dispute Simmers: Deadlock on How To Test Debris," The Times Picayune, May 18, 2006.

"Win' Power Felt in N.O. Campaigns," The Times Picayune, May 17, 2006.

"A Community Wastes No Time Starting Over," by LA Times, May 15, 2006


"This Shouldn't be so Difficult," The Times Picayune, May 13, 2006.

"Council Suggest Hauling Debris at Night: Strategy May Obviate Need for Chef Landfill," By Times Picayune, May 12, 2006.

"Landfill Too Close For Testing: Nagin Says It's History if Debris Found," by The Times Picayune, May 11, 2006.

"Limits on Emergency Landfills Advance: Sites Called Key to Hastening Debris Removal," by Times Picayune, May 10, 2006.

"Landrieu Nagin Tackle Plan to Open Debris Site," The Times Picayune, May 8, 2006.

"Chef Rules Chef Menteur Landfill can Continue Operating," by Department of Environmental Equality, April 27, 2006


"Chef Menteur OK'd to Accept C&D Waste," by Department of Environmental Equality, April 13, 2006.

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