AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCoastal & Climate Policy: Louisiana’s anti-energy activism and litigation campaign is framed as largely out-of-state funded, putting the state’s oil and gas sector in the crosshairs. Wildlife & Habitat: The Trump Administration removed habitat protections for “critically endangered” gopher tortoises, while conservation groups warn the move could speed habitat loss. Water & Fisheries: New fishing limits take effect Aug. 1 for bass and sac-a-lait in the Atchafalaya Basin and nearby waterbodies, including size and daily creel caps. Coastal Restoration & Permitting: CPRA, DOTD and USACE are set to fast-track Louisiana coastal projects, aiming to speed approvals and delivery. Local Land Use: St. Tammany Parish approved rezoning for up to 800 new homes near Covington, raising growth and infrastructure questions. Flood & Public Safety: Searchers recovered a teen drowning victim’s body from the Sabine River near Bon Wier; officials say the area can be treacherous. Community Resilience: Cameron Parish’s HB 150 signed into law targets help with rising homeowner and flood insurance costs, though implementation details remain ahead.
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