Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank yesterday announced $102 million for three Louisiana projects in the Barataria and Terrebone basins, to restore deteriorated wetlands and barrier island habitats along the state’s coast. These awards are funded by the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) program. U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond, D-La., Louisiana Coastal Protection [...]
September 29, 2011 |
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According to a press release issued by the Office of United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., the Senator secured more than $1.26 … More info: bayoubuzz Source: bayoubuzz, September 8, 2011;
September 8, 2011 |
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More dredging could soon be under way to help increase the fresh water flow in Bayou Lafourche thanks to an infusion of coastal cash from… More info: dailycomet Source: dailycomet, July 21, 2011;
July 21, 2011 |
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Louisiana State Rep. Damon Baldone has announced his intention to challenge state Sen. Norby Chabert for the District 20 seat… More info: tri-parishtimes By MIKE NIXON Source: tri-parishtimes, July 21, 2011;
July 21, 2011 |
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U.S. Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr., MD (R-Southwest Louisiana) supported an amendment on Monday to improve funding of the Army Corps of Engineers Operations and Maintenance account by adding $6.3 million for FY 2012 dredging activities. “This amendment is a short-term step to close a gap in South Louisiana’s dredging needs,” Boustany said. “Adequately dredging [...]
July 13, 2011 |
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Louisiana politicians and maritime interests are urging Congress and the Army Corps of Engineers to step up dredging on the lower… By CAIN BURDEAU (chron) Source: chron, June 9, 2011
June 9, 2011 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of Louisiana are continuing efforts to prepare for any possible hazardous materials cleanup or chemical discharges in Louisiana as result of flooding. EPA is actively evaluating threats to human health and the environment that may exist from Mississippi River flooding of facilities and potential release of [...]
May 23, 2011 |
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The Big River Coalition today praised the efforts of the Chairman of the influential House Energy and Water Development Appropriations … (maritime-executive) Source: maritime-executive, February 23, 2011;
February 23, 2011 |
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Louisiana officials are temporarily scaling back their ambitions for a massive dredging program that was designed to block oil from hitting… By Jeffrey Ball (wsj) Source: wsj, October 6, 2010;
October 6, 2010 |
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A new report released today on the 100th day of the BP oil disaster details short- and long-term strategies for the Obama administration to make coastal Louisiana less vulnerable to future oil spills and hurricanes, including negotiating with BP for a $5 billion down payment on expected payments for natural resource damages. The report by [...]
July 30, 2010 |
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