Cameron LNG and Sempra Infrastructure helped fund the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ release of 150,000 hatchery-raised redfish in coastal waters, but southwest Louisiana fishers say more investment is needed to address habitat loss. They argue that restoring marshlands around Calcasieu Lake is more important to the long-term health of the fishery because young redfish need healthy habitat and food sources to survive.
The dispute reflects broader tensions between the region’s fishing community and LNG industry, including a lawsuit against Venture Global alleging that dredging and construction activities damaged wetlands and oyster habitat. Louisiana Illuminator has the full story.
