Money dries up to rebuild Louisiana coastline
Paying for coastal restoration and hurricane protection in Louisiana is urgent patchwork that’s about to become even more difficult when two primary funding streams run dry. On Thursday, President...
View ArticleVitter pushes to get coastal funds moving
Sen. David Vitter is pushing an amendment that he says would get the funds from a coastal restoration program moving faster to states trying to fix damage from oil drilling. Vitter, R-Metairie, wants...
View ArticleLouisiana gets $24M for bridge to Port Fourchon
PORT FOURCHON — The Interior Department says it sees the value in building a new elevated highway to Port Fourchon and Grand Isle. The Interior Department said Thursday that it gave Louisiana $24...
View ArticleAudit outlines concerns in coastal grant program
An audit by the U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Inspector General cites two federal agencies for their lack of oversight when dealing with coastal restoration grants in Louisiana.
View ArticleConstruction starts on $16M Water Campus
The Water Campus is expected to be a national and international hub for river, coastal and delta research.
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