Cancer Alley

Published: Jun 29, 2023

Cancer Alley is the regional nickname given to an 85-mile stretch of land along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, in the River Parishes of Louisiana, which contains over 200 petrochemical plants and refineries. 

Over the next few weeks, you will all be assuming the role of researchers with LA CitizenAid, a community volunteer organization based in Louisiana with the mission of providing free legal advice and services to the state's residents. We have just received a letter asking for your help!