Willey Quotes

We've known for quite a while, and we've added staff. - Mel Willey

We've been wasting the river, particularly the sediment, directing it offshore. The Corps of Engineers from the New Orleans District Office dredges more river sediment than any other district in the United States. ... The problem is, we don't put it [sediments] where it's needed. We should pipe it across the landscape, putting it into regions where we can build wetlands. - Robert Twilley

Wetland loss was part of the process, but it was always accompanied by wetland gain. - Robert Twilley

We will get that process kicked off in 2006. - Dawn Willey

We understand the problem. Now lets fix it. - Robert Twilley

We spent a lot in 2005. - Dawn Willey

This is one of the most industrialized, highly engineered delta systems in the world. - Robert Twilley

There is no question we have been out of the loop. I've missed it, and it's nice to have it back in town. - Mel Willey

The people aren't moving toward the coast, the coast is moving toward the people. People have been put in harm's way for the economic interest of the rest of the nation. - Robert Twilley

The greatest place for air leaks and energy loss within the home is from the central air-duct system. The bad thing is you can't see it, but it's costing you money every time the heating system comes on. - Keith Swilley