Residents affected by river erosion have urged authorities to dredge the River Ghaghat according to its historical course without altering its direction, as preparations for dredging are expected to begin after Eid. They believe such steps could help reclaim thousands of acres of land lost to the river over the years while maintaining its natural… Read More
By Greg larose During his time as a state leader, Jeff Landry has managed to deftly maneuver around a massive political pitfall: dozens of lawsuits from coastal parishes against oil and gas companies that seek billions to address wetlands damage and land loss. And based on his latest move, he has positioned himself on the… Read More
Ten wetland restoration projects will receive $4.6 million from the Maine Natural Resource Conservation Program, including funding for a project in Acadia National Park to improve the park’s largest freshwater wetland, which has seen extensive flooding in recent years, and money to remove dams on the Royal and Nezinscot rivers in Yarmouth. “The diversity of projects is… Read More
By Mark Fischenich MANKATO — An ambitious project to transform farmland on Mankato’s southeast side into approximately 100 acres of wetland and prairie is being put on indefinite hold by city leaders. The origins of the Southeast Water Quality Initiative date back to former City Manager Pat Hentges, who in 2017 proposed the creation of… Read More
By Phil Diehl A contractor experienced in coastal wetlands enhancement recently made a pitch for the long-overdue restoration of the Buena Vista Lagoon on the border of Oceanside and Carlsbad. “After 20 years of studies and community meetings it’s time to act,” said Jon Ruth of Marathon Construction, a local company that has worked on… Read More
