Hi John,
Welcome to Restore the Mississippi River Delta's July newsletter. This month, we're dedicating this email to one important topic: participating in the Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion scoping process.
The Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion is a cornerstone project in Louisiana's Coastal Master Plan. As the Army Corps of Engineers opens the scoping period, the public has an opportunity to ask questions about the project impacts and benefits that should be addressed in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and ultimately inform the way the project moves forward.
The Corps is holding three virtual meetings this week. You can ask questions about the project and provide comments during the virtual scoping meeting. However, it’s important to note that these do not serve as official scoping comments. To submit official scoping comments for this project, see here.
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How to Attend Mid-Breton Virtual Scoping Meetings
Tuesday, July 14, 2020, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Central
By Web: Event Web Conference Link, Conference Password: mbreton
By Phone: 1-844-621-3956, Access code: 126 005 0147
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Wednesday, July 15, 2020, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Central
By Web: Event Web Conference Link, Conference Password: mbreton
By Phone: 1-844-621-3956, Access code: 126 841 4739
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Thursday, July 16, 2020, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Central
By Web: Event Web Conference Link, Conference Password: mbreton
By Phone: 1-844-621-3956, Access code: 126 316 9289 |
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Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion: What It Is and Why It’s Needed
The Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion is a key project in the 2017 Coastal Master Plan intended to reduce land loss in the Breton Basin. Sediment diversions use the power of the Mississippi River itself to move sediment and fresh water from the river into nearby basins, mimicking nature’s historic land-building processes. These projects not only build new land but also provide an ongoing source of sand and mud necessary to sustain and increase the health of existing wetlands over time. This proposed diversion will be located on the east bank of the Mississippi River at Wills Point in Plaquemines Parish.
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Delta Dispatches Podcast: Scoping Out the Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion
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In our latest episode of Delta Dispatches, hosts Jacques Hebert and Simone Maloz break down the scoping process and talks about how you can deliver your comments about the project to the Army Corps of Engineers.
Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform!
iTunes | Google | Spotify
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