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What is the impact of canceling a project to add wetlands in Louisiana?

WBUR
Published August 8, 2025 at 10:48 AM CDT

A $3 billion project in Louisiana to add coastal wetlands for storm protection has been canceled by state officials, and there are few alternatives to halt the ongoing land loss.

WWNO’s Eva Tesfaye reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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