Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins has announced that the U.S. Department of the Interior will award Louisiana $155.7 million in GOMESA revenue-sharing funds.
The funding, which is derived from offshore energy production, will be used to finance coastal restoration efforts in Louisiana.
The State of Louisiana will administer $124,574,775.95, and the remaining $31.14 million will be administered by 19 parishes.
Six parishes in Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional District will receive funds:
