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Louisiana Spotlight
Building Barriers
For decades, large-scale sediment diversions were considered a cornerstone of Louisiana's coastal restoration strategy. But after years of debate, political opposition, and the cancellation of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, the state's restoration priorities are shifting. Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) examines what that shift means for the future of Louisiana's coast in LOUISIANA SPOTLIGHT: BUILDING BARRIERS, premiering Monday, July 27, at 8:00 PM on LPB's statewide network and WLAE-TV in New Orleans.
From the impacts of Mardi Gras Pass in Pointe à la Hache to restoration efforts on Raccoon Island and the Chandeleur Islands, BUILDING BARRIERS explores the science, policy, and people driving Louisiana's evolving coastal restoration strategy. As the state places greater emphasis on barrier islands, marsh creation, and shoreline protection, the documentary examines the opportunities, challenges, and tradeoffs shaping the next chapter of coastal restoration.
Building Barriers | First Look
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Building Barriers
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Southern Chandeleur Island chain.
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Getting off the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries seaplane at Chandeleur Island with Captain Michael Chauff.
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Surveying for sea turtles with Matt Wiegel, Biologist Director for LDWF, and Keri Lejeune, State Herpetologist.
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Nesting pelicans on Raccoon Island in the Isle Derniere island chain.
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Raccoon Island south of Cocodrie, Louisiana.
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