New Orleans, LA, is infamous for many things: Mardi Gras, the Sazerac, blues, beignets, and jazz. It is a city rich in history, art, music, food, and a diversity of cultures. It is also a city that is defined by its unique natural environment. The city rests at the mouth of the vast Mississippi-Missouri River system, making it one of the country's most important port cities. And while its placement was economically and politically strategic, the city has has both contributed