"Keeping track of the billions of dollars to be spent on natural resources restoration projects in Louisiana and other Gulf Coast states in the aftermath of the BP oil spill was the top issue raised during an impromptu roundtable of environmental leaders in New Orleans this week."

"NOLA.com |The Times-Picayune asked readers to meet with environment reporter Mark Schleifstein at the Village Coffee & Tea Company on Monday morning to discuss what environmental issues should be covered during the coming year. The discussion was part of an ongoing series of such events designed to allow readers and reporters to discuss issues of importance to the community."

The New Orleans Times-Picayune had the story February 7, 2014. [2]