Environmental Management and Resilience Capstones
The following capstone projects are examples of the work conducted by students in the John Lewis Public Administration Program. Please visit the Center for Applied Research website to learn more about working with our students.
Strengthening Oversight of Wastewater Assimilation in Louisiana’s Wetlands
Author: LaRhonda Chatman
Host: Pontchartrain Conservancy
Description: This project, completed in partnership with the Pontchartrain Conservancy, examined the ecological impacts of Louisiana’s municipal wastewater assimilation practices and proposed strategic recommendations—including multi-agency oversight and long-term monitoring—to safeguard wetland health and resilience.
