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Printer Friendly | E-mail to a Friend | Share on Facebook Vanishing Wetland By Lt. Gov. Mitchell J. Landrieu Letter to the Editor of the New York Times To the Editor: The struggle to restore Florida's Everglades detailed in "A Wetland Dying of Thirst," by W. Hodding Carter (Op-Ed, July 15), only hints at a more dramatic ecological crisis unfolding, which requires an unwavering sense of urgency. Louisiana's coast, known as America's wetland, is disappearing at the alarming rate of a football field every 30 minutes. This land loss threatens one of the world's largest and most productive estuaries, which contributes a third of the nation's fisheries catch, is the wintering habitat for millions of migratory birds and waterfowl and the home of a unique culture - a true American treasure. The $1.9 billion plan currently proposed to finance Louisiana's restoration efforts is a fraction of what experts say is necessary for effective restoration programs. As we work with insufficient financing, our coast and our future wash away. Congress and the nation must realize that time is of the essence for saving America's wetland. Mitchell J. Landrieu Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA July 16, 2004 |
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