Climate Change and Coastal Erosion in Louisiana

What is one of the potential effects of climate change on Louisianians?

• Increased access to recreational activities

• Improved connection to the river

• Loss of land and homes due to inundation

• Decreased risk of sea level rise

What has contributed to the land loss in coastal Louisiana?

• Elevated levee systems

• Increased sediment deposits from the river

• Lack of vegetation in marshes

• Saltwater intrusion into the system

What is the size of land loss in coastal Louisiana since the 1930s?

• 10,000 square miles

• The entire state of Delaware

• 2,000 square miles

• No significant land loss

What was the purpose of allowing the Mississippi River to spill out of its banks before levying?

• To prevent flooding in coastal areas

• To build up land and marshes with sediment

• To protect navigation and flood control systems

• To increase the flow of fresh water into the system

What has been a consequence of coastal erosion and land loss in Louisiana?

• Decreased fishery productivity

• Expansion of oak tree populations

• Improved water quality in the marshes

• Increased flooding in the area

What is the purpose of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion?

• To prevent saltwater intrusion into the system

• To capture fresh water for drinking purposes

• To protect the town of Ironson from flooding

• To reconnect the river to the basins and distribute sediment

What has been the impact of reintroducing the Mississippi River to certain areas?

• Increased saltwater intrusion

• Loss of vegetation and dead trees

• Decreased fishery productivity

• Creation of new land and habitats

What is the main goal in adapting to climate change and coastal erosion in Louisiana?

• Protecting cultural traditions

• Halting all land loss

• Finding sustainable solutions

• Encouraging migration to other areas

What is the speaker's perspective on climate change?

• It is a made-up concept

• It is a real and urgent issue

• It is a natural occurrence

• It is a problem for other regions

Why does the speaker choose to stay in Plaquemines Parish despite the challenges?

• To educate the community about climate change

• To support the construction of levee systems

• To enjoy recreational activities

• To witness the effects of sea level rise