Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana
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Recent News About Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana
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Fishermen, environmental groups challenge Louisiana wetlands restoration project
A coalition of environmentalists and fishermen has filed a federal lawsuit to stop a multibillion-dollar sediment-diversion project southwest of New Orleans designed to restore deteriorating wetlands. -
Fishing industry officials plan lawsuit over impact of Louisiana wetlands restoration efforts
Louisiana fishing industry officials who fear the loss of their livelihoods are vowing to sue the state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority over its planned $2 billion wetlands restoration project south of New Orleans. -
Environmental group says Army Corps could help with Maurepas Swamp project
LaPLACE – An announced vote approving a $130 million project to restore Maurepas Swamp near New Orleans is a great shot in the arm but more coastal restoration work must be done, a spokesman for a Washington-based environmental group said. -
Litigation against oil and gas giants benefits attorneys, not the environment, industry leaders say
NEW ORLEANS — Coastal erosion lawsuits that oil and gas producers have fought for more than half a decade are designed to enrich plaintiff attorneys, rather than fix any environmental problems – and Louisianans know it – legal and fuel industry influencers said during recent interviews. -
Couple alleges their home was damaged by flooding
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish couple claims that their home was damaged due to poor workmanship. -
Louisiana ready to move forward with restoration now that BP oil spill is settled
BATON ROUGE – With the $20 billion BP oil spill settlement now a reality, Louisiana can move forward with long-expected restoration plans, a state spokeswoman said during a recent interview.