Urban sprawl drives heterogeneous flood exposure patterns along socio-demographic gradients: a case study in the Amite River Basin during the 2016 Louisiana (USA) Floods by Israt J Tama, Thomas Douthat, Kevin Smiley, Rebeca de Jesús Crespo

“…The impact of floods may be exacerbated due to urban sprawl, which leads to residential development in naturally flood-prone areas. In the United States (US), urban sprawl has been historically tied to racial segregation, while flood-prone suburban development has been facilitated by flood insurance. …”
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Using Local Ecological Knowledge in Louisiana to Infer Distribution and Abundance of the Alligator Snapping Turtle by Cybil C. Huntzinger, Irvin Louque Jr., Eddie K. Lyons, Peter V. Lindeman, Will Selman

“…However, the species' secretive behaviors and low densities can provide difficulties for biologists trying to determine accurate population densities and demographics. In 2013, we developed a LEK questionnaire to gauge licensed recreational fishermen on their perceptions of alligator snapping turtles, and distributed 2,100 questionnaires via postal service in a 7‐parish area of southwestern Louisiana, USA. …”
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