That’s why the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion was developed—to reconnect the Mississippi River to its wetlands and address the root cause of land loss. Early modeling showed that the Myrtle Grove project couldn’t deliver the sediment volume or grain size needed to sustain the basin. The Corps has not reviewed Myrtle Grove in over a decade, and it has certainly not recommended it. A new diversion would require updated modeling, environmental review, public hearings, and a new permit, plus federal taxpayer dollars. Even under the best-case scenario, Myrtle Grove wouldn’t be federally authorized until 2032—not completed, just authorized to begin planning.