Latest Mississippi River Delta News: April 7, 2014

Lafourche barrier island project receives $145 million from oil spill fines
By Keith Magill, The Houma Courier.
“About $145 million in fines from the 2010 Gulf oil spill will pay for a project that will restore barrier island beaches…” (read more)

Money an issue as Comite project drags on for decades
By Amy Wold, The Advocate. April 7, 2014.
“In March 2003, then-U.S. Rep. Richard Baker was watching the ceremonial start of a public works project…” (read more)