Por: The Advocate Politics November 16, 2022
Louisiana's hugely ambitious plan to rebuild part of its coast by diverting sediment from the Mississippi River has been the subject of intense debate. A new study may bolster the case of those in favor.The study looks at two smaller-scale projects that are in some ways predecessors to the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, the $2 billion plan to slow land loss erasing Louisiana's coast. Construction on that project could begin as early... + full article
The Advocate USA Opinion January 03, 2023
After the Great Flood of 1927, and the subsequent construction of levee systems for protection of Louisiana from high water, it was recognized that restrictions on water flow affect the dispersal of sediments coming downstream in the Mississippi River.Now, almost a century on,... + más
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The Advocate USA Opinion December 14, 2022
On behalf of the leaders of Louisiana’s 20 coastal parishes, we call on our federal congressional delegation to ensure that the is signed into law before the end of the year. Without it, the Gulf Coast will miss out on billions of dollars that would otherwise be invested in... + más
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The Advocate USA Politics November 16, 2022
Louisiana’s expensive fight against land loss is headed for a “fiscal cliff,” with the bulk of set to run out by 2032, a state watchdog group warned in a new report.The state’s 50-year relies heavily on $8.7 billion in fines and settlement dollars stemming from the .... + más
See the projects in Louisiana's coastal master plan | The Advocate
'Fiscal cliff' ahead for Louisiana coastal restoration efforts, report warns | The Advocate
The Advocate USA Politics November 12, 2022
Louisiana's hugely ambitious plan to rebuild part of its coast by diverting sediment from the Mississippi River has been the subject of intense debate. A new study may bolster the case of those in favor.The study looks at two smaller-scale projects that are in some ways... + más
Louisiana's unprecedented project to restore coastal land may see boost from new study | The Advocate
'Monumental moment': Louisiana takes big step toward unprecedented land-building project | The Advocate
The Advocate USA Politics November 08, 2022
Louisiana risks billions in storm surge damage without new coastal projects, officials warn | The Advocate
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The Advocate USA Business September 23, 2022
Louisiana could see more than $31 billion a year in storm surge damage under worst-case predictions of sea level rise if it fails to adopt new projects for its 2023 coastal Master Plan, state officials warned Thursday.The warning came as the state's Coastal Protection and... + más
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The Advocate USA Business September 20, 2022
Louisiana’s proposed $2 billion project to divert water and sediment from the Mississippi River into Barataria Basin as part of an unprecedented plan to fight coastal land loss moved a major step forward on Monday with the release by the of a final environmental impact... + más
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