Sentences with phrase «benefits of coastal wetlands»
The report quantifies the economic benefits of coastal wetlands in reducing property damage from storms and flooding in the northeastern United States.
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The total potential benefit of just restoring coastal wetlands in Louisiana was determined to be between $ 400 and $ 1 billion.
«Wetland restoration provides a wealth of benefits including storm surge reduction, habitat preservation, carbon sequestration and recreation; as well as job creation, and economic development that are vital to Louisiana's sustainability and resilience,» states Michael Hecht, President & CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc. «By innovating creative financing solutions for coastal restoration, local companies like Tierra Resources are contributing to the growing hub of Emerging Environmental expertise that can be found in Greater New Orleans.»