Chapter 1 Introduction – Changing Conditions in the Mississippi Delta from 1700 to 2100 and Beyond: Avoiding Folly

Chapter 2 A Brief History of Delta Formation and Deterioration

Chapter 3 Levees and the Making of a Dysfunctional Floodplain

Chapter 4 The Nutria in Louisiana: A Current and Historical Perspective

Chapter 5 Optimum Use of Fresh Water to Restore Baldcypress – Water Tupelo Swamps and Freshwater Marshes and Protect Against Salt Water Intrusion: A Case Study of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin

Chapter 6 Energy and Climate – Global Trends and Their Implications for Delta Restoration

Chapter 7 The Costs and Sustainability of Ongoing Efforts to Restore and Protect Louisiana’s Coast

Chapter 8 Large Infrequently Operated River Diversions for Mississippi Delta Restoration

Chapter 9 Raising Urban Land: Historical Perspectives on Adaptation

Chapter 10 Raising Buildings: The Resilience of Elevated Structures

Chapter 11 Raising New Orleans: The Marais Design Strategy

Chapter 12 Eroding Communities and Diverting Populations: Historical Population Dynamics in Coastal Louisiana

Chapter 14 Summary and Conclusions