The Economic Times

From 2002, Louisiana dumped up to 1.8 million cubic yards of dredged mud near Horseshoe Bend, and the river turned it into a 35-hectare island

Since 2002, dredgers on the Lower Atchafalaya River in Louisiana have adopted a groundbreaking sediment placement technique. This has resulted in the formation of Horseshoe Bend Island, a vibrant habitat for various plant and animal species. Studies show that this island plays a crucial role in removing harmful nutrients, improving regional water quality.