VENICE, La. (AP) - Gov. Bobby Jindal said the White House has
approved plans to build five sand berms to protect the Louisiana
coast from oil encroaching from the Gulf oil spill.
Jindal and other local officials met Tuesday with Coast Guard
Adm. Thad Allen urging approval of the plan, which would create
protective sand barriers to absorb oil.
Earlier Wednesday, Allen said he expected approval, adding that
it was clear the berms would offer a "multiplier" effect
protecting not only the islands but coastal marshes.
Jindal had sharply criticized delays in approving the berm plan.
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