SCI & TECH● LOW1h ago · Oct 30, 2026, 8:01 AM
In 2002, Louisiana engineers began depositing up to 1.8 million cubic yards of dredged sediment near Horseshoe Bend and formed an 86-acre island for wildlife
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Now, the island is a refuge for vegetation and a variety of birds and amphibians. It has also reduced dredging costs in the Atchafalaya River.
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