First and foremost, I hope this finds all our community members across Louisiana safe and sound after Hurricane Francine.
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: Louisiana would like to unsubscribe from hurricane season, please! Even so, we still have over 2 months until the end of the season, which officially ends on November 30th for the Gulf, so it’s important to stay prepared.
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). |
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Katie G. Daniel
Campaign Manager
Restore the Mississippi River Delta
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Hurricane Francine Resources & News
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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, which has moved forward in fits and starts since groundbreaking a little over a year ago. Among the many benefits this project will provide is protection from hurricanes for Plaquemines, Jefferson, and Orleans parishes, through re-building the critical wetlands buffer that acts as a first line of defense when hurricanes and other major storms roll into Louisiana.
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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.
- If you are in or around New Orleans:
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Monument to the Latin American workers who rebuilt New Orleans after Katrina
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Community Events
- Louisiana Folklore Society’s next Bayou Culture Gathering, “Supporting creative communities in a changing Gulf Coast”. September 20th, 12-1:30pm CT (via Zoom, register here)
- Fall Movie Night on the Lake at the New Canal Lighthouse with Pontchartrain Conservancy! Friday, September 27th, 2024 6-9pm (this event is free!)
- Gretna Fest, October 4-6th, 2024 featuring The Revivalists (Restore the Mississippi River Delta is honored to be one of the band’s Rev Causes for 2024)
- Rougarou Fest, October 18-20th in Houma, LA (another free event! Come find us at our table on the 19th if you come out!)
- 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:
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