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Louisiana looks to streamline buyouts of oyster leases impacted by coastal work
When the state's efforts to rebuild Louisiana's coastline impact a leased oyster bottom, a 14-year-old program guides how payments or buyouts are negotiated by the oysterman and state officials.
Alerted to concerns about the program last year, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority began soliciting ideas for tweaks to streamline the process.
After presenting its final 11 recommendations to CPRA's board Wednesday, Bren Haase, the agency's executive director, and board chairman Chip Kline said they believed they had reached a "good middle ground," with plans to increase efficiency while benefiting the oyster fishery.
Oysters delivered, along with shucking lessons, aim to help protect Louisiana's coast
Quotes Kimberly Davis Reyher, CRCL