Coastal board still committed to Bayou Chene

State coastal leaders are still committed to funding the Bayou Chene Flood Control and Diversion Project despite some uncertainty over one of the project’s main funding streams. Johnny Bradberry, chairman of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board, was guest speaker Monday during the St. Mary Industrial Group’s luncheon meeting at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City. He is also Gov. John Bel Edwards’ executive assistant for coastal activities. Bradberry discussed the state’s 2017 50-year coastal master plan of projects aimed at saving Louisiana’s shrinking coastline. The $80 million Bayou Chene Flood Control and Diversion Project is one of ...

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