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Belle Chasse · Belle ChasseOn Thursday, July 17, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) announced that the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion (MBSD) was officially terminated and the state agency would pursue a much smaller diversion project at Myrtle Grove. This announcement officially closed a protracted political struggle between CPRA and Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) officials and local commercial fishermen over this project.Read Article
'For The First Time In A Long Time, We Feel Heard,' CPRA Terminates Diversion Project After Decade Long Fight
Belle Chasse · Belle ChasseThe July 24 Plaquemines Parish council meeting was sparsely attended with only five council members present, the minimum number needed to reach a quorum and allow proceedings to go forward. Due to this minimal attendance, there was relatively little discussion, and council members mostly just handled routine ordinances and resolutions, saving more controversial topics for later meetings.Read Article
Council To Consider Water Rate Increases In Near Future
U.S. Army · Belle ChasseAt the July 24 Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) meeting, Executive Director Charles Tillotson announced that Director of Security and Vessels Jalen Brown will be leaving the port in the very near future. The reason for this, Tillotson explained, is that Brown is a member of the U.S. Army, and he will be 'receiving orders any day” to be deployed for up to 2 years.Read Article
