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Louisiana Wetlands Shrink 25%, $3B Project Canceled

8/7/2025

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Louisiana's wetlands, vital for shielding against storms, have shrunk by 25% over the past century. Coastal scientists Alisha Renfro and Simone Maloz express deep concern over the cancellation of the $3 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project, emphasizing that without these marshes, both the fishing industry and local communities are at serious risk.

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Louisiana's wetlands, vital for shielding against storms, have shrunk by 25% over the past century. Coastal scientists Alisha Renfro and Simone Maloz express deep concern over the cancellation of the $3 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project, emphasizing that without these marshes, both the fishing industry and local communities are at serious risk.