Greetings from Hurricane Season
Francine recovery, community events, and job opportunities
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First and foremost, I hope this finds all our community members across Louisiana safe and sound after Hurricane Francine
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Many across central and southeastern Louisiana are in the beginning stages of recovery, compounded by the still active recovery in many places after the 6 (!) hurricanes that have made landfall in Louisiana since only 2019. As our friend and local meteorologist Scot Pilié put it
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Below is a collection of news articles for those outside of the state to catch up on the latest. There are also resources for anyone needing assistance after the storm, though it’s important to try and balance the work of recovery with activities that bring you joy, wherever possible. After being displaced by Hurricane Ida in 2021 for 6 months, I found levity between the house gutting, insurance calls, and contractor lists with meals and visits with family and friends, outdoor activities, and community events (like those from our partners, listed below).
Katie G. Daniel
Campaign Manager
Restore the Mississippi River Delta
Hurricane Francine Resources & News
From WDSU: Parish-by-parish list of resources
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Emergency Legal Responders
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For assistance cleaning up damage: [link removed]
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Some reports from the storm and its impacts: New York Times
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Check out this incredible rescue story
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The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion is Hurricane Protection
In case you missed it, we recently sent an email with the latest updates and information on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project
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Check out this coloring book I helped create with Pontchartrain Conservancy to learn more about the concept of Multiple Lines of Defense
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Our Campaign Director, Simone Maloz, is quoted in a recent Nola.com/Times Picayune article, “Negotiations drag on over Louisiana's biggest coastal project. This group warns against changes.
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Show your support for our coastal program, including the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, here
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Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 - October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month, beginning on September 15th to note the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Additionally, the 16th and 18th are independence days in Mexico and Chile, respectively, providing much to celebrate. Throughout this month, we recognize the history, culture, and contributions of our community members across the U.S. that have come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month here
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If you are in or around New Orleans:
There is a monument in Crescent Park
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You can check out this Hispanic-owned restaurant guide
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Monument to the Latin American workers who rebuilt New Orleans after Katrina
Community Events
Louisiana Folklore Society’s next Bayou Culture Gathering
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Fall Movie Night
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Gretna Fest
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Rougarou Fest
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Ongoing fall coastal volunteer events with Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana here
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Coastal Careers
Come work with us to restore the Mississippi River Delta! See below for some job opportunities with our partner organizations:
National Wildlife Federation: Sportsmen Outreach and Policy Specialist
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National Audubon Society: Engagement Manager
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Pontchartrain Conservancy: Community Science and Education Manager
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