Louisiana Governor criticizes $3B coastal restoration project, citing cost and impact on local fisheries.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry criticizes the $3 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project, funded by BP's Deepwater Horizon spill settlement, over rising costs and potential harm to local fishing industries. The project aims to restore the coastline by diverting sediment from the Mississippi River but faces opposition from Landry and legal challenges. Environmental groups support the project as vital for the region's sustainability.

November 21, 2024
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