Louisiana could be out billions of dollars if controversial coastal restoration stalls
Louisiana’s ambitious plan to save and restore its coastline is stalled amid lawsuits seeking to halt the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project. But federal officials warn the state could lose more than $2 billion if it does not commit to finishing the project. (Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority)
Louisiana state leaders are mum about whether a nearly $3 billion project that’s been touted as a linchpin in the state’s coastal restoration efforts will move forward as pressure mounts from the federal government to get the work done.
Gov. Jeff Landry’s office and officials with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority did not respond to multiple emails and calls related to t…
