November 24th 2020

Richmond Bill “Perpetuating” Fossil Fuel Industry, Dem Staffer Says

Mentions our orgs:

Richmond’s bill did receive support from some of the more established, mainstream environmental organizations. The Environmental Defense Fund, National Audubon Society, National Wildlife Society, and other groups said in a joint press release last year, “We thank Congressman Richmond for his commitment to the critical restoration needs of coastal Louisiana… It is important that coastal producing states are also well-equipped to ensure the sustainability of coastal communities and ecosystems.”

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After 57 years, new project to study if changing the Atchafalaya's flow improves swamp health

Quotes Karen Gautreaux

Karen Gautreaux, The Nature Conservancy's director of government relations, said scientists have long been curious about the possibility of using the Old River Control Structure for more than flood control.

"Even when there's not a flood, it's being managed for flood control," said Gautreaux. "The Sustainable Rivers Partnership is asking the question: can we manage the Old River flow for nature when flood control is not needed?"