CRCLectures Presents: Dr. Ehab Meselhe at Porgy's Seafood Market

Name: CRCLectures Presents: Dr. Ehab Meselhe at Porgy's Seafood Market
Start: 2024-06-26T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-06-26T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Porgy's Seafood Market

Schedule

Wed Jun 26 2024 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Porgy's Seafood Market | New Orleans, LA

Join us at Porgy's Seafood Market for a CRCLecture featuring Dr. Ehab Meselhe! Dr. Meselhe will delve into the analysis of drought events in the Lower Mississippi River, offering insights from historical records and showcasing a newly developed, computationally efficient 3D model. Discover how this model sheds light on salt-wedge dynamics during droughts and explores the impacts of factors like increased water losses, channel deepening, and sea level rise on wedge propagation. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of our vital river system!

About Dr. Ehab Meselhe:
Ehab Meselhe, Ph.D., P.E., is Professor in the Department of River-Coastal Science and Engineering at Tulane University. His research is focused on computer modeling of coastal wetland, estuarine, and riverine systems. He is particularly interested in integrating physical, ecological and social processes for inland watersheds riverine, deltaic and coastal systems.
He worked as an educator, researcher, and practitioner with extensive experience working with academic institutions, government agencies, and the private sector. Dr. Meselhe served as Louisiana’s technical lead for the Mississippi River Hydrodynamic and Delta Management Study and helped build the numerical models that provided a foundation for Louisiana’s 2012 and 2017 Coastal Master Plans. Dr. Meselhe is a registered Professional Engineer in the states of Iowa and Louisiana. He also served as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Hydrology (Elsevier), and the Journal of Hydraulic Research (International Association of Hydraulic Research).
About Porgy's Seafood Market:
Nestled in Mid-City New Orleans, Porgy's Seafood Market is more than just a retail space and restaurant—it's a celebration of the Gulf Coast's rich diversity and abundance. With a focus on sustainability, Porgy's proudly offers wild-caught seafood sourced directly from Louisiana's traditional, multi-generational, and independent fisheries.
Here, you'll find a treasure trove of fresh-cut filets and whole fish from lesser-known but prolific species, alongside Gulf favorites like shrimp, oysters, and crabs. Seasonal delicacies such as crawfish also grace the menu, ensuring there's always something new and exciting to discover.
Step into Porgy's and experience the true essence of Gulf Coast cuisine—fresh, flavorful, and locally sourced.

About CRCLectures:
The bimonthly lecture series was conceived of as a new way to connect with supporters of coastal restoration, one that is both fun and interesting. Speakers will address a variety of topics that may or may not be directly related to coastal restoration.