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Louisiana officially canceled a $3 billion coastal restoration funded by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement money
Louisiana moves to replace Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion with a smaller, less expensive, alternative
Gulf Coast states will share a greater portion of offshore and gas revenues under the "Big Beautiful Bill."
A shoreline protection project aims to prevent the Tchefuncte River Lighthouse from toppling during a surge event
Louisiana’s coastal parishes have lost more than 2,000 square miles of land over the past century
First, Hurricane Ida then a tornado took out Christian Amedee's Plaquemines Parish fishing camp
CPRA Chairman Gordon Dove suggests an alternative to Louisiana's largest marsh creation effort
The state’s coastal chief says he wants to find a less expensive alternative to Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
Surveys indicate as many as 160,000 waterfowl winter on the refuge
Project estimated to cost at least $2.9 billion if completed
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Sinking land, damage from elements pose dual challenge
Opponents of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion sense victory on the horizon
Fate of Louisiana's largest coastal project remains in doubt
Small, fresh water diversion project has been dreamed of for decades
Three layers of stabilized dirt will bring the levee to its designed 13-foot height
Lemon Tree Mound had been a part of the Atakapa-Ishak/Chawasha tribe for generations
The Mississippi River Reintroduction will channel fresh water into the Maurepas Swamp
Price tag of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion has climbed to $3.1 billion
The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion is the most expensive, and most controversial, effort to restore coast
Port Fourchon leads efforts restoring Louisiana's coast, protecting land, wildlife, and local communities.
Plaintiffs demand state stop work on Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion pending further study
"Cajun Coral" can be used for shoreline protection and artificial reefs in Louisiana
Plaquemines Parish effort aims to protect coastal land while preserving a unique way of life
The $1.6 million Tchefuncte Habitat Restoration project aims to protect St. Tammany Parish's iconic lighthouse
Amendment 1 on the Nov. 5 ballot proposes a change to Louisiana's constitution
New rock barriers aim to enhance storm protection
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to allow Neptune Pass to remain open
A new 10,000-square-foot 3D-printed reef is being built off Grand Isle to restore marine life
Concern over delays in the $3 billion Mid-Barataria diversion project, as ongoing litigation threatens to stall coastal protection efforts
Limited construction work is underway at the site of the $2.9 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
The Houma Navigation Canal Lock will provide addition storm surge defenses
Clashes arise over the economic effects of Louisiana’s $3 billion-dollar coastal restoration project
Proponents of a nearly $3 billion project to restore part of southeast Louisiana’s rapidly vanishing coastline released a study Tuesday touting the expected economic benefits of the construction, even as the project faces fierce pushback and litigation from local communities who fear their livelihoods will be severely affected
Funding from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico court settlements expires around 2032
CPRA Chairman Gordon Dove pushes the use of segmented breakwater rocks to fight land loss
Rare Kemp's ridley sea turtles are nesting on the Chandeleur Islands
2021 hurricane delivered a blow to the Lafourche Parish marsh
A stop work order puts the $2.9 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion in limbo
Cancellation of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion could cost Louisiana close to $1 billion, including $422 million already spent on the project
Jefferson Parish Pres. Cynthia Lee Sheng says everyone should prepare for an expected active hurricane season.
Critics of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion argue the state run into challenges if it chooses to cancel the project
CPRA chair Gordon Dove says his priority for Louisiana's coast is segmented rocks 'from Texas to Mississippi'
Tensions ran high during the inaugural meeting of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) under new stewardship.
Gov. Landry’s executive order aims to explore merging the CPRA with the Department of Energy and Natural Resources.
Oystermen, environmental group challenge Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project
The La. Department of Natural Resources says the state is well-positioned to handle the new responsibility of approving carbon capture well projects after the EPA granted the state the authority to do so, but environmental justice advocates are not convinced.
Innovative Cajun Coral aims to revitalize lost fishing habitat in the Gulf waters near Port Fourchon
Louisiana's fight against coastal erosion gets help from the federal infrastructure law, says Sen. Bill Cassidy
Louisiana faces a double threat of rising oceans and a sinking delta
The insurance crisis causes some homeowners to default on loans or become delinquent on mortgage payments. A housing advocate and a local banker weigh in on the ongoing insurance issues in Louisiana.
A collaborative study between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local colleges addresses critical challenges facing the Mississippi River