Latest Mississippi River Delta News: November 23, 2015

Jindal cuts spare higher ed, but cut coastal dollars (video)
*features Steve Cochran, MRD
By John Snell, WVUE. November 20, 2015
“The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority said the money could still be spent on projects in future years, but environmental groups believe it sets a bad precedent to use coastal restoration dollars to balance Louisiana’s frequent budget crises.” (Read More)

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Groups decry using coastal money to balance budget
*features MRD statement
By Keith Magill, The Daily Comet. November 20, 2015
“The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority said the money could still be spent on projects in future years, but environmental groups believe it sets a bad precedent to use coastal restoration dollars to balance Louisiana’s frequent budget crises.” (Read More)
 
NOLA restaurants serve coastal protection on the half-shell
*features Jimmy Frederick, CRCL
By Don Ames, WWL. November 20, 2015
“In just over a year, we’re the largest oyster shell recycling program of its kind in the country. So, that just shows you how much Louisianians, and especially folks in New Orleans, love their oysters.” (Read More)
 
Bel Edwards Plans to Rally Federal Support For Coast
By Tegan Wendland, WWNO. November 22, 2015
“When John Bel Edwards starts his new job as governor in January he will face lots of big decisions on how to spend BP settlement money and bring in more capital to restore the eroding coast.” (Read More)
 
Paris climate talks could help shape future of Louisiana coast, panelists say
By Mark Schleifstein, The Times Picayune. November 20, 2015
“When John Bel Edwards starts his new job as governor in January he will face lots of big decisions on how to spend BP settlement money and bring in more capital to restore the eroding coast.” (Read More)