MARCH-ing to Coastal Day
Coastal Day at the Capitol is March 25!
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Spring has sprung! March is here, bringing sunshine, warmer weather and the start of the legislative session... which also means Coastal Day is around the corner. We’ll be at the State Capitol on March 25th, along with other coastal organizations, to talk to lawmakers about our work, including the importance of our priority restoration projects in the Coastal Master Plan
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My name is Julia-Claire Evans, and I’m a communications associate here at Restore the Mississippi River Delta. I also sit on our outreach committee and work jointly with our outreach and communications teams. I grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana and spent a lot of my life fishing and exploring our coast. I love all things Louisiana, especially our music and food, and on a normal day at our office, you can find me brainstorming social media content or planning our next media tour!
See you at Coastal Day!
Julia-Claire Evans
Communications Associate
National Wildlife Federation
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Coastal Day
March 25th is a big day for us, as well as for coastal advocates across the state. This Coastal Day
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Cook-Off for the Coast Recap
We’re still celebrating the success that was the sixth annual Cook-Off for the Coast
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ICYMI: Buy your Cook-Off for the Coast T-Shirt online now!
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Our Coast is Our Future
We know you, like most Louisianans, care deeply about our coast. Building on the Cook-Off's momentum, we’d like you to join us in making your dedication to our coast known to Louisiana lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session. Learn how you can help by clicking here
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Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Study
The US Army Corps of Engineers for the New Orleans District held a number of meetings along the coast over the last two weeks to discuss current management of the river and potential future management practices as part of their Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Study. The five-year study will evaluate alternatives for river management from Cape Girardeau in Missouri to the river’s mouth in the Gulf. Read more about the study here
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Save the Date!
Shell-A-Bration
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CRCL’s Shell-A-Bration returns to the Audubon Zoo on March 22nd, and this year they’re celebrating a DECADE of the Oyster Shell Recycling Program
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
CRCL
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Central Wetlands Reforestation Plantings: March 20th & 21st
Crescent City Classic: March 30th
New Isle Tree Plantings: April 4th, 5th & 6th
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Recipe Spotlight
Shrimp Rolls
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It’s warm outside again, and what better way to celebrate than with these delicious shrimp rolls? This quick and easy recipe is the perfect thing to make with leftovers from a backyard shrimp boil. See the recipe here
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