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Reclaiming Well Sites Within the Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
October 3, 2024 · Source: National Park Service
The National Park Service is reclaiming seven oil and gas well sites within the Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (JELA). This work entails the removal of surface equipment and debris, and replugging and abandonment of the wells.
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