4 ways coastal change is impacting Louisiana’s economy
4 ways coastal change is impacting Louisiana’s economy
10.29.2019 | Posted by 4 ways coastal change is impacting Louisiana’s economy
By Dr. Robert Habans, Economist, The Data Center While Louisiana’s challenges with coastal land loss are difficult to understate, billions of dollars of investments in restoration, protection and adaptation are creating emerging, sustainable industries that are increasingly central to the regional economy of Southeast Louisiana. In The Coastal Index, The Data Center examines the potential for coastal restoration and water management investments from an economic development perspective[1]. The design and construction of water infrastructure create good-paying, accessible jobs and contracting …
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