Impact of oil and gas lease moratorium on Louisianaâs economy and environment
Impact of oil and gas lease moratorium on Louisianaâs economy and environment By Lindsey Thompson | February 9, 2021 at 10:35 PM CST - Updated February 9 at 10:35 PM
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Oil and gas production make up a large portion of Louisianaâs economy, and stalled growth would have a direct impact on companies and employees, but it could also impact some of the efforts that revenue helps.
Mark Ehrhardt is the Executive Director with Grow Louisiana Coalition, and he says the oil and gas lease moratorium hurts local jobs, but it also hurts the coast.