The oyster and fishing industries have opposed the state’s plan to rebuild its coast by directing river water into eroding wetlands. New research could help oystermen adapt if the diversions make waters inhospitable to oysters. Oystermen say the research is solving the wrong problem.
The state coastal agency expected $140 million next spring. Now it looks like it will get $60 million to $70 million.
The swamp is suffering from a lack of freshwater from natural flooding and from the penetration of saltwater through canals dug for logging. If nothing is done, scientists say the forest will become open water over time. The first phase of the project will be funded with $14 million in BP oil spill fines.
Not all Louisiana Republicans are climate-change deniers.
The system will help scientists learn how restoration projects are working.
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