$130 million project aims to save Louisiana’s Maurepas Swamp

in enviro •  4 years ago 

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The diversion would flow into the swamp immediately adjacent to the West Shore Levee Protection Project, which is designed to protect the river parishes from hurricanes.

Interesting article and video about another proposed fresh water diversion in South Louisiana and what the effects of it might be. Great to see this news as the more fresh water diversions the better for the environment. I just wish it would be pumping more than 2000 c/f/s, that seems like a small amount for the area that it will be serving.....

Read the full story here.....
https://www.fox8live.com/2020/07/30/million-project-aims-save-louisianas-maurepas-swamp/

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I hope crypto can get a rally going this weekend.....

Don't hold your breathe, lol

I'm with you, more fresh water diversions to save the wetlands

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