Louisiana’s most precious resource — our freshwater — is under threat.
Across 15 parishes, energy companies are planning to inject millions of tons of carbon dioxide deep underground in so-called carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.
Many of these wells sit directly above the Chicot Aquifer, the main drinking-water source for more than 700,000 residents.
If this experiment fails, acidified brine and toxic metals could rise into our water, soil, and crops.
Here’s what you need to know:
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Louisiana’s Water Is in the Crosshairs – 33 CCS projects and 107 wells are proposed statewide, many overlapping the Chicot Aquifer.
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Real Environmental Dangers – COâ‚‚ storage and pipeline failures in other states already prove containment isn’t guaranteed.
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Threats to Wildlife and Wetlands – Leaked COâ‚‚ can acidify bayous and wetlands, killing fish and oysters.
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Oversight and Accountability Gaps – Louisiana now regulates CCS itself, with limited inspectors and weak public safeguards.
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
Attend a meeting to learn more and show support for your fellow citizens working to protect our land, our water and our future.
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Research and visit the links to learn more.
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Know the laws..
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Learn the science
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Tell your neighbors through face-to-face interaction and social media.
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Join the cause and sign-up for newsletters and news.
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Give to be a part of the fight.
Save My Louisiana is dedicated to informing, educating, and empowering citizens to protect our public safety, natural resources, and foundational rights. We advocate for transparency, stewardship, and the preservation of freedoms—ensuring that the voices of Louisiana’s people are heard, respected, and defended.
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Our current efforts have created a coalition of concerned organizations to legally combat the efforts of state legislators for carbon sequestration. Working alongside five allied organizations, our goal is to form a united defense against CCS.
Together with our coalition partners, we form the United Front Against CCS, ensuring Louisiana's constitutional rights, land, and water are safeguarded for future generations.
LOUISIANA CO2 ALLIANCE
SAVE MY LOUISIANA
CO2 CHRONICLES
LACAG
THE PEOPLE OF LA AGAINST CCS
CCS CAUCUS PAC
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