When: Wednesday, Aug. 20 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Loyola University, Miller Hall 114 Light refreshments will be served.
Questions: amueller@TheLensNola.org or (504) 258-1624
You’re invited: Join us to talk about the cost of restoring our coast and who will pay
By Anne Mueller, Development director July 23, 2014 2:
The Lens, with sponsorship from the Mississippi River Delta Coalition, is hosting a panel discussion on the financing of the $50 billion coastal master plan at Loyola University, Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The story we published on that subject generated a lot of discussion and concern, which helped lead to this event.
While much of the discussion about the master plan lately has revolved around implementation — in particular the pros and cons of river diversions — without funding, it’s all academic. Our panel discussion will expand the conversation.
This event is designed to send the audience home with a solid understanding of how to restore our coast. An example of questions we plan to address include the following:
Coastal restoration financing is uncertain, but Louisiana has ideas to find $50 billion
Has state found strategy to hold Corp of Engineers responsible for coastal erosion?
As Lawsuits proliferate, will Big Oil join in a ‘grand bargin’ to save the coast?
The Louisiana Coast: Last Call