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2007 Legislation Advances Coastal Protection and Projects
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Louisiana DNR Secretary Scott Angelle announced today the success of three major bills aimed at reinforcing the state's energy infrastructure and rebuilding coastal wetlands. ● $147.3 million budgeted for coastal restoration projects (HB 765) ● Approval of the Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast and approval of the budget for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2008 (SCR 11 and 12) ● Creation of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Financing Corporation aimed at leveraging future income from the federal 2006 Energy Act (SB 53)
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Editors: For more information on this topic, please contact the DNR Public Information Office at 225-342-8955. |