It is this delicate balance in which the Foster administration has excelled. I was delighted to see that the Governor seemed to be informed and interested in Louisiana's erosion problem. Only with proper leadership and planning can all these aforementioned plans really mesh together and form a coherent, effective strategy for combating the problem. More importantly, though, this compromise has not sacrificed the performance of the programs. Effectively managed programs such as Coast 2050 are vital to the future of the coast because without the consensus that they build, the actual restoration projects can never begin their work.
Evidence shows that the projects are doing their job.
The 62 Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act projects are anticipated to enhance 1,374 square miles of wetlands 7 . Rather, the task force functions as an integrated managerial committee composed of all levels of government, business, and the general public, focused on the long-term health of Louisiana's coastal estuaries. Though the problem of coastal erosion is great, I feel that the state of Louisiana is finally taking the right steps to overcome it. 1 back to where you were Save Louisiana's Wetlands . 24 June 98.