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In its documentary "Coastal Crisis:
Vanishing Lands," the Discovery Science Channel is highlighting the dedicated
work of the NRCS Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center (PMC) in its ongoing
battle to restore the eroding Louisiana Delta.
Every year an area bigger than the island of Manhattan
disappears under the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. At this erosion rate within
50 years the entire delta, one of the largest wetlands on earth, will be gone
resulting in disastrous economic and environmental consequences for the nation.
Plant Materials Specialist Gary Fine of the
Golden Meadow PMC, located in the heart of the Louisiana delta, talks about what types of
plants work best in halting this catastrophic erosion.
Having already premiered on June 11 of this year, the documentary is to be
aired throughout the year on the Discovery Science Channel. Please check your
local listing for future broadcast dates. The documentary was produced by
America's Wetland. - Jul 20, 2005 |
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