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My phone’s weather app says it feels like 112° outside as I’m writing this, but it's Summer down South, so hot weather is nothing new. Tropical storms and hurricanes aren’t new either, which is why we’re supporting restoration projects that will help protect coastal Louisiana. Here’s how one project is building a natural storm buffer that will help protect the Greater New Orleans region. 

As Senior Sportsman Outreach Coordinator, I help elevate the voices of Louisiana hunters and anglers who are concerned about the disappearing marshes in Sportsman’s Paradise. These folks see the problem every time they get on the water, but occasionally they see restoration projects that turn the tide just a bit. This is a big year for our Sportsman’s Paradise with the latest Coastal Master Plan coming soon and several bills in D.C. that’ll impact anglers, hunters, conservation and coastal restoration. Stay tuned!
 

- Bill Cooksey
Senior Sportsmen Outreach Coordinator
Vanishing Paradise
National Wildlife Federation
 

Your Voice Matters! 

Louisianians recently used the public comment process to transform a proposed federal levee from something that would cause further harm to Maurepas Swamp into an effort that will help restore the iconic wetland.

Learn more about Maurepas, the project, and the incredible community support.

Job Opportunities

Native Plants Program Technician (Serve Louisiana) at Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, support the planning and preparation of volunteer restoration project workdays as well as the monitoring of current and past plantings

Outreach Assistant (Serve Louisiana) at Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, focus will be expanding youth engagement initiatives

Oyster Shell Recycling Technician (Serve Louisiana) at Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, design and implement strategies, perform research and analyses, and coordinate program logistics for increased awareness and reach

Restoration on the Half Shell

Our partners at the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana are excited to welcome everyone to Restoration on the Half Shell! This fun and free event on June 25 will be an opportunity to connect and engage with local coastal leaders. There will also be live music, food/beverages and prizes at the door. Register at https://restorationonthehalfshell.org.
Photo Credit: CPRA

NOLA River Fest

Celebrating the Mighty Mississippi

The 10th annual NOLA River Festival on Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 celebrates the cultural, economic, environmental, and inspirational impacts of the Mississippi River and its inhabitants on the Crescent City and the entire Gulf South region. The all-day festival at the New Orleans Jazz Museum will include live music, presentations and panels, walking tours, delicious local food vendors and a full bar, and more. 

The festival is free and open to the public as well as streaming on Facebook.