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Boat size shapes swamp navigation in Louisiana wetlands
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Louisiana Tour Company says vessel size, draft and hull design all affect how boats move through swamps and bayous in southeastern Louisiana.
Dozens escape vessel fire off Grand Isle as Chopin Law Firm flags maritime rights
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Dozens of people evacuated a Cyprus-flagged research vessel after a fire about 100 nautical miles south of Grand Isle, Louisiana, and no injuries were reported.
Louisiana swamp tours explain why alligator sightings change with temperature
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Alligator visibility in Louisiana wetlands can shift by the hour as temperature, sunlight, weather and time of day change where the reptiles rest and feed.
Bonita Payments Puts $1.5M Into Clover POS for Greater New Orleans Merchants
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Bonita Payments said it is investing $1.5 million in Clover point-of-sale hardware for small businesses in New Orleans and surrounding communities.
MOPE Clinic details how insulin resistance shapes PMOS risk
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MOPE Clinic in Metairie is explaining how insulin resistance connects with hormones, blood sugar and metabolic health in women with PMOS, the condition formerly known as PCOS. The clinic says the 2026 terminology change matters because the…
Why HVAC heat exchangers corrode in humid and coastal environments
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LOUMIS Air is outlining the main causes of corrosion in HVAC heat exchangers, from moisture and condensation to water chemistry, dissimilar metals and contaminants.
Louisiana Tour Company says rain changes what visitors see in the swamp
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Louisiana Tour Company in New Orleans is outlining how rainy periods can alter swamp water levels, wildlife visibility, vegetation, sounds and shorelines across South Louisiana wetlands.
Green Steel Environmental brings pilot data to WEFTEC 2026
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Green Steel Environmental is using WEFTEC 2026 in New Orleans to show results from its first full-scale pilot of Green Steel PSR™, a slag-based additive that replaces hazardous wastewater chemicals.
Elmm Law Group founder to receive WILBYBETTY honor in New Orleans
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Gordana “Gordi” Mikalacki, founder of Elmm Law Group, will receive WILBYBETTY’s 2026 Resilience & Reinvention Award at the Women in Leadership conference Sept. 16-18 in New Orleans.
Louisiana Tour Company says slower swamp trips can reveal more wildlife
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Louisiana Tour Company in New Orleans is urging visitors to slow down in Louisiana wetlands to spot more animals and subtle signs of activity.
Green Steel Environmental to Show Full-Scale Pilot Data at WEFTEC 2026
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Green Steel Environmental will preview full-scale results from its first municipal deployment at WEFTEC 2026 in New Orleans, where the Boulder cleantech company will show data from the City of Boulder’s Water Resource Recovery Facility.
NOV Tuboscope to present two deepwater technical papers in New Orleans
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Tuboscope will present two papers at the 29th Annual Deepwater Technical Symposium on Aug. 25-26 in New Orleans, focusing on drillstring heat management and GRE-lined carbon-steel protection for deepwater injection wells.
How summer heat changes wildlife activity in Louisiana wetlands
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Summer temperatures shape when and where Louisiana wetland wildlife moves, from alligators and turtles to birds, snakes and mammals.
Restaurants weigh cost, durability and disposal rules when choosing disposable cutlery
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Schneider Paper Products is urging restaurants to evaluate disposable cutlery based on food type, temperature, sanitation, packaging and environmental claims.
New Orleans Mechanical Pros says emergency AC calls are surging in the summer heat
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New Orleans Mechanical Pros says emergency air conditioning repair calls have jumped across Greater New Orleans as temperatures and humidity climb in July 2026. The veteran-owned HVAC company says commercial properties are seeing the most…
Tony’s Fencing warns Louisiana homeowners to plan around septic systems before fence work
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Tony’s Fencing & Iron Works is urging Louisiana homeowners to locate septic tanks, drainfields and private utilities before installing fences.
New Orleans Mechanical Pros rolls out summer AC pricing and maintenance plan
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New Orleans Mechanical Pros is offering installed 3-ton and 4-ton air conditioning replacements starting at $7,000 and $8,500, plus a $250 annual maintenance plan for homeowners across greater New Orleans.
Why Louisiana alligators stay nearly motionless for long periods
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Alligators in Louisiana wetlands often look idle, but that stillness helps them regulate body temperature, save energy and hunt.
Cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting are not the same, Schneider Paper Products says
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Schneider Paper Products in Baton Rouge is outlining the differences between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting for commercial facilities.
Tony’s Fencing says Louisiana heat can widen wood fence gaps
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Tony’s Fencing & Iron Works is warning Southeast Louisiana homeowners that late-summer heat, rain and humidity can make pine and cedar fence boards shrink or swell.
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