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Podcast | Discussing the Mid Barataria DEIS with the Army Corps | Delta Dispatches
On today’s episode, Jacques and Simone welcome Jeff Varisco, Senior Project Manager, and Brad Laborde, Regulatory Manager, with the Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District. Jeff and Brad walk us through the milestone that is the release of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Mid Barataria Sediment Diversion, discuss how the public can engage in submitting comments over the comment period and provide insight into how these comments will inform a final Environmental Impact Statement for the project.
Earned Media
Wednesday, March 17th: David Muth, Melissa Flournoy, Mike Wolf, Brian Breen
Jim Engster interviews National Wildlife Federation Gulf Restoration Director David Muth on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion.
Newell: How Will American Rescue Plan Affect Inflation?
At 13:57: GNO Inc. President Michael Hecht discusses Mid-Barataria on Newell Norman. Also, Pontchartrain Conservancy Board Member Philip Clinton calls in with a question and commentary.