coast and wetlands protection News

Coastal Wetlands Found to Reduce Hurricane Property Damage by 10%-30%

Coastal wetlands provide important natural protection during hurricanes. How much? Natural habitats reduced property damage by about $625 million in the Northeast during Hurricane Sandy in 2012, a new study supported by Lloyd’s of London and conducted by scientists has …

Louisiana Senate Panel OKs Bill to Derail Oil & Gas Lawsuit

Another bill pushed by Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration to undermine a lawsuit filed by a south Louisiana flood protection board against oil and gas companies is advancing in the state Senate. Senate Bill 469 by Republican Sen. Bret Allain of …