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Sediment Spill Shakes Louisiana Fisheries | Lake Charles News
Commercial fishers, guides, and seafood processors in southwest Louisiana are suing Venture Global over a catastrophic sediment spill linked to the CP2 LNG terminal project, claiming it wiped out millions of oysters and devastated catches of fish, crabs, and shrimp. The lawsuit highlights multiple incidents—including a major August spill and a burst pipe earlier this year—that have left waters murky and fishing grounds unusable, with plaintiffs reporting losses exceeding $5 million and uncertainty about recovery. This legal battle joins others targeting the project for its environmental toll…
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