State and federal authorities in Louisiana marked the beginning of a $330 million conservation project to rejuvenate a significant swamp ecosystem by reuniting it with the Mississippi River. The project aims to enhance the natural habitat and promote biodiversity in the area, benefiting both wildlife and local communities. This initiative signifies a collaborative effort to preserve and restore the environmental resources of Louisiana’s diverse landscape.
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Florida to receive federal funds to build immigration detention sites, including “Alligator Alcatraz,” Noem says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced federal funding to establish immigration detention centers in Florida, including a facility at an abandoned airfield in the Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," which could house up to 5,000 detainees. This initiative supports the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts and is backed by FEMA's shelter and services program. Need More Context? 🔎
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