Proponents of Mid-Barataria diversion warn against abandoning wetlands

Proponents of Mid-Barataria diversion warn against abandoning wetlands

Advocates and supporters of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project rallied on the Capitol steps in support of the stalled coastal restoration plan. (Elise Plunk/Louisiana Illuminator)Supporters of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project took to the State Capitol steps Monday afternoon, urging state leaders to advance the stalled coastal restoration project.  The Mid-Barataria project, part of the Louisiana Coastal Master Plan to rebui…

Advocates for Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project to speak during Coastal Day at the Capitol

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Supporters of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion (MBSD) are gathering at the Louisiana State Capitol on Monday, May 12. During Coastal Day at the Capitol, advocates will come together for a news conference at 3 p.m. to ask state leaders to proceed with the restoration project. Among the speakers who are scheduled to attend are Anne Milling, founder of Women of the Storm, Troy Dubois, Louisiana Ducks Unlimit…

Louisiana Swamps Play Crucial Role in Water Filtration and Flood Mitigation, Says Local Tour Operator

MARRERO, LA, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The swamps and wetlands of South Louisiana are often viewed through the lens of tourism, wildlife, and folklore—but beyond their cultural significance, these ecosystems serve a vital ecological purpose. Through natural processes, swamps filter water, trap pollutants, and act as buffers against flooding, making them an essential part of the region’s environmental infrastructure. Milto…