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Back to the Bayou: Why the Coast Still Matters

Delta Dispatches by Restore the Mississippi River Delta

In the return episode of Delta Dispatches, host Simone Maloz is joined by Dr. Alisha Renfro and Steve Cochran to discuss Louisiana’s coast, its people, wildlife and jobs, and why restoring it matters. Today we explore th...

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Back to the Bayou: Why the Coast Still Matters is an episode from Delta Dispatches by Restore the Mississippi River Delta. In the return episode of Delta Dispatches, host Simone Maloz is joined by Dr. Alisha Renfro and Steve Cochran to disc...

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Published Jul 31, 2025, 45:25 long, audio available.

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In the return episode of Delta Dispatches, host Simone Maloz is joined by Dr. Alisha Renfro and Steve Cochran to discuss Louisiana’s coast, its people, wildlife and jobs, and why restoring it matters. Today we explore the ecological, economic, and community significance of the Louisiana’s coast and the challenges and implications following the state's decision not to move forward with the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. 01:47 Importance of Louisiana's Coast 02:28 Milestones and Successes in Coastal Restoration 14:08 The Role of the Mississippi River 19:43 Introduction of Steve Cochran 24:09 The Importance of Louisiana's Coastal Program 27:09 Challenges and Changes in Coastal Restoration 29:23 Implications of the Mid-Barataria Decision 37:26 Reflections and Future Directions

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Published Jul 31, 2025 and 45:25 long