David Johnson, Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering with Joint Appointment in Political Science

Johnson, along with two of his students and colleagues at The Water Institute of the Gulf, estimate that with these investments in place the state of Louisiana will see a reduction in storm damage of approximately $15 billion annually. 

These projects will help restore and maintain over 300 square miles of Louisiana's coastal wetlands. Of these projects, 12 are structural risk reduction projects that are estimated to reduce flood damage by $7.7 billion. 

To read more about the Coastal Master Plan, please visit this link.