Comments for Is the coastal zone outdated? at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 2 out of 2 comments http://www.theind.com Mon, 20 May 2013 20:04:53 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/home/4659#comment-1804 The Coastal Zone is a political boundary more than a realistic one. Just look closely at the boundary in Terrebonne parish for an example. So a science-based study should be amusing. There is another delineation called the Conservation Plan boundary, which is much more realistic of the true coastal zone. It encompasses much more area, including much of the Atchafalaya Basin. But including more area in the official Coastal Zone means that the state would get more jurisdiction, a thorny issue with the Corps, private landowners, and local politicians. Good luck with that. And yes, PlumpyBoy, the Coastal Zone does need management. Balancing economic development with protection of crucial wetlands is a tricky stuff. - JP Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:41:43 +0100 http://www.theind.com/home/4659#comment-1797 The Coastal Zone Management Program is just big money pit. What's there to manage ? Nothing !... South Louisiana is sinking ! Because of the Mississippi River levee system which is sending tons of sediment into the gulf...duh... Tear down the levees , let the river do its natural thing. Then coastal area's will begin to build up..But, noooo....We can't do that... New Orleans might flood again..Huge lost..NOT ! State should seriously consider relocating New Orleans further inland..But, Nooo...That would make too much sense...Can't do that...Hey, let's have a festival ! Yaah ! Party Party Party ...Problem all gone.. :) - PlumpyBoy Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:25:54 +0100