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Louisiana Cancels $3 Billion Coastal Restoration Project

7/19/2025

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Louisiana has scrapped the $3 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project, a crucial effort for coastal restoration stemming from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement. Governor Jeff Landry pointed to escalating costs and legal hurdles. Critics warn this move threatens coastal protection and the seafood industry, while supporters stress its vital role in fighting climate change and erosion.

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Louisiana has scrapped the $3 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project, a crucial effort for coastal restoration stemming from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement. Governor Jeff Landry pointed to escalating costs and legal hurdles. Critics warn this move threatens coastal protection and the seafood industry, while supporters stress its vital role in fighting climate change and erosion.