Mending the Marsh: Making the Case for Myrtle Grove

The Mississippi River Delta is losing land at a remarkable rate -- an area almost the size of Delaware has disappeared since the 1930s. Projects like the planned Myrtle Grove sediment diversion can reconnect the river with its wetlands—building land, improving wildlife habitat, and increasing protections for coastal communities.

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[TheCBNtv]

They should put in more diversions

[eustatic]

this will out the river back to work, feeding the marshes, allowing them to grow fast enough to counter sea level rise, keeping louisiana afloat

[eustatic]

this will out the river back to work, feeding the marshes, allowing them to grow fast enough to counter sea level rise, and keep louisiana afloat

[laurieannek]

sounds like they are going to open the levies and do more "control" flooding

[baddogonline]

OK, so why are we doing this? And, how many landowners and citizens will be effected by government intrusion and regulations?

[LokiSilverFlame]

This is great news! I hope it's not too late. Good luck with Myrtle Grove.