WaterMarks

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• The Water Marks Interview: David Richard

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Water Marks is published twice a year by the Louisiana Coastal Wetlands Conservation and Restoration Task Force to communicate news and issues of interest related to the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act of 1990. This legislation funds wetlands enhancement projects nationwide, designating approximately $35 million annually for work in Louisiana. The state contributes another 25 percent toward the costs of project construction.

Task Force member agencies:

• Department of the Army
• Department of Agriculture
• Department of Commerce
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Department of the Interior
• State of Louisiana

Please address all questions, comments, suggestions and changes of address to:

Water Marks Editor
Public Affairs Office
New Orleans District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 60267
New Orleans, LA 70160-0267
(504) 862-2201
http://www.lacoast.gov