Coastal Louisiana : Attempting to Restore an Ecosystem.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ecology.

Planning.

Wetlands.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (27 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2004.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Characterizes the fragile landscape of coastal Louisiana, emphasizing the rate of wetland losses and the ecological, economic, and social problems that result from these losses. Examines prior responses and restoration efforts to stabilize and expand wetland acreage, and reviews the current draft restoration plan of the Army Corps of Engineers. Defines how wetland restoration will be assessed and measured in the context of coastal Louisiana, and identifies the common features of Louisiana wetland restoration and other Federal programs proposed or initiated to restore ecosystems over large geographic areas. Reviews relevant legislation considered by 108th Congress.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Nov. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Coastal Louisiana

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.