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Work to re-start on Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project to combat coastal erosion
Posted on 6/13/24 at 11:59 am
Posted on 6/13/24 at 11:59 am
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Deal allows work to resume on Louisiana's biggest ever coastal restoration project
TheAdvocate
Work is set to resume on Louisiana's biggest-ever coastal restoration project, the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, after state officials agreed to a deal with Plaquemines Parish, which had ordered construction stopped over concerns related to commercial fishing and other issues.
But the agreement only allows certain early work on the nearly $3 billion project to move ahead, including site preparation and construction on various temporary structures, the state Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and Plaquemines Parish announced in a joint statement Thursday. Negotiations will continue between the state and the parish on remaining concerns over the project.
Plaquemines Parish had issued both a stop-work order on the project and filed suit in state court. Work began on the unprecedented project in August 2023 after years of scientific evaluation and planning, but was stopped earlier this year over the legal action.
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Commercial fishers in the diversion area are deeply concerned over the effects of the freshwater on the shrimp and oyster populations there. Some $378 million has been set aside to help commercial fishers and others deal with the project’s effects.
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Posted on 6/13/24 at 12:00 pm to goofball
Good
Posted on 6/13/24 at 12:04 pm to goofball
Posted on 6/13/24 at 12:05 pm to goofball
Should have done this 20 years ago.
Fishing is important, but boats can move. We shouldn't allow continued degradation of our coast line for this.
Fishing is important, but boats can move. We shouldn't allow continued degradation of our coast line for this.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 12:12 pm to goofball
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But the agreement only allows certain early work on the nearly $3 billion project to move ahead, including site preparation and construction on various temporary structures,
This might be the worst outcome possible. They are about to spend a lot of money without coming close to achieving the project’s actual goal.
A lot of money and jobs will flow into Plaquemines, without any real progress being made.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 12:13 pm to goofball
Excellent news.
Between this, the THC ban failing, and the state police takeover of New Orleans Im finally feeling optimistic.
Between this, the THC ban failing, and the state police takeover of New Orleans Im finally feeling optimistic.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 12:22 pm to goofball
This will still allow all of the locals/government people to make their money before the project is eventually stopped because of some bullshite.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 12:25 pm to dewster
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but boats can move
this is what i have been saying for as long as this fight has been going on. you think that the "fishermen" are the ones arguing that $368MM is not enough for them? it is always the lawyers....and sometimes with some help from politicians.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 12:41 pm to dewster
I know a lot of fishermen that will be hurt by this. It sucks.
But there a bigger issue here we need to deal with and 300 million to help the fisherman, so they are not being hung out to dry.
But to get that money they are going to have to shuw financials and that’s the real reason they mad.
But there a bigger issue here we need to deal with and 300 million to help the fisherman, so they are not being hung out to dry.
But to get that money they are going to have to shuw financials and that’s the real reason they mad.
This post was edited on 6/13/24 at 12:41 pm
Posted on 6/13/24 at 1:42 pm to goofball
$3 billion.
Crazy amount of money.
We could 8 lane I-10 from Texas to MS with that amount of money.
Crazy amount of money.
We could 8 lane I-10 from Texas to MS with that amount of money.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 1:58 pm to Roy Curado
This will lead to quicker land loss. As they turn the estuary into a freshwater system which is more fragile the first hurricane that hits the area will rip it apart. This is exactly what happened in the north part of Delacroix. All you have to do is look at satellite pics before and immediately after Katrina. I understand the river built the delta. What I also understand is what I have seen occur in real time. I enjoy catching the bass that the freshwater brings so this is not me being mad about the saltwater fish being displaced. I have no connection with the commercial fishing interest. I have fished the coast my whole life and seen the negative changes. I think dredging and pumping is the best way to handle the current problem.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 2:12 pm to iron banks
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This will lead to quicker land loss. As they turn the estuary into a freshwater system which is more fragile the first hurricane that hits the area will rip it apart.
Dredging…..Man generated activities greater than nature…. OK !?!?
Nature left alone or returned to original state will flourish.
Go visit the Atchafalaya delta. HUGE land masses built in my lifetime.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 2:49 pm to iron banks
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I think dredging and pumping is the best way to handle the current problem.
If we started 50 years ago, maybe.
We can’t dredge and pump our way out of this.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 2:51 pm to goofball
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Negotiations will continue between the state and the parish on remaining concerns over the project.
In other words, we agree the state will grease our politicians hands while we are still negotiating how much this will cost the state.
Posted on 6/13/24 at 2:58 pm to Tarps99
I knew I would get downvoted here. Explain Northern Delacroix total destruction while the Southern end fared much better after Katrina. If you remove the levee system all the way North the river could build the delta back.
Posted on 6/14/24 at 11:27 am to goofball
Thank God, we need more diversions than ever right now. The rate at which land is being lost is sickening. Especially after what Ida did to the marsh below Lake Salvador.
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