We Oppose LIT.
Port NOLA’s construction of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) in St. Bernard Parish will transform our small historic community into an industrial wasteland.
Port NOLA and St. Bernard Parish Port refuse to provide:
Factual information and transparency
Related research, data or evidence indicating the negative effects on people, wildlife, wetlands, and communities
Any research, data or evidence that LIT will benefit our residents, wildlife, wetlands, or Parish
Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) will:
Negatively affect the health, safety, and wellbeing of all St. Bernard Parish residents
Result in the loss of more than 350 acres of wetlands, which our parish depends on for flood protection, drainage, protection of wildlife, and the preservation of our region’s natural beauty
Utilize 1100+ acres for development and related operations
Generate unprecedented and insupportable port related industrial traffic that will: burden residential roads not rated for heavy freight, create hazardous driving conditions, restrict evacuation efforts, and cause structural damage to residential homes and businesses
Create significant noise pollution without adequate buffer zones from the port site, rail, road, and ship traffic
Bring 5000+ 18-wheelers daily, cargo ships carrying 23,000 TEUs, and additional trains and constructed railways. Which will produce harmful emissions, chemical exposure, and hazardous materials inherent to the transporting and storage of containers
Bring 3 million+ containers to the LIT site annually
Result in the permanent relocation of residents and businesses
Create new industrial warehousing sites throughout St. Bernard Parish in addition to LIT site
Cause catastrophic harm to the health and mental health of our residents (In particular children, elderly, and those with pre-existing and underlying health and mental health conditions) and may contribute to long-term diseases such as cancer, respiratory illnesses, and other ailments.
Target a predominantly African American neighborhood in Violet, LA, which will force the relocation of a historic black school and disrupt the sanctity and tranquility of a historic African American cemetery
Not adequately provide long-term economic gains or significant tax revenue from the port site
Decrease property values in residential neighborhoods
Impact a state road designated a scenic byway by the United States Department of Transportation and impede the safe travel, commute, and evacuation of our residents as well as those in Plaquemines Parish
Negatively affect tourism and tourism-related businesses
“Stop the Destruction of St. Bernard” is a 501c4 non-profit formed to: advocate, demand transparency, gather and disseminate information, and OPPOSE Port of New Orleans' construction of Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) in St. Bernard Parish.
