Louisiana Summer Lovin'

Coastal news, Juneteenth resources, and more!

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Congrats everybody, we made it through June! It's hot out here, but afternoon storms have been keeping the worst of the high temperatures at bay, and there're plenty of happy things to keep the summer slump from taking over. From blueberry picking and pride parades to watermelon and pool days, I'm reminded that things never really slow all the way down here, and that even in arguably the toughest season to live in south Louisiana there are so many reasons to love it here and find it worth working hard to keep it above water.

Below, you'll find a recap of recent events and some MRD news, educational resources to celebrate Juneteenth, and a look at what's coming up. Thanks for reading!

Jordan Phillips
Outreach Coordinator
Restore the Mississippi River Delta

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Coastal Happenings

June started off busy for our staff, with the Dance & Dissent event at Hotel Peter & Paul, Storm Aware & Prepare at the Lighthouse, and Green Drinks at Espiritu in Mid-City. We enjoyed seeing y'all out and about, and we're looking forward to more events in the fall when things cool off a bit!

We were also part of an effort to support the New Orleans East Landbridge Restoration Project
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We've continued to follow reactions to the climate-driven relocation study we talked about last month. Here's a response
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Juneteenth Resources

This past weekend was Juneteenth, a celebration of the emancipation of enslaved Black people in Texas on June 19th, 1865 and a time to reflect on the work that's left to be done toward a fair and just America for all people.

Below are some resources to learn about the holiday and about organizations working to address the ongoing legacy of slavery in the American south.
A digital toolkit
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A guide
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The Descendants Project
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On the Road with MRD

Here are some upcoming events where you can find our staff and say hello! We have a bit of a lull in events coming up this summer, but we've already got a lot on the books this fall.

7/15 - CPRA Board Meeting in Thibodaux
9/12 - NOLA River Fest
10/23-10/25 - Rougarou Fest in Houma
10/27 - CRCL SWLA Coastal Summit
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