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August 31, 2026 at 2:39 PM

Defend the Delta This Fall

Upcoming coastal advocacy workshops, SpaceX news and responses View this message on the web Hey everybody! Hope y'all are staying safe, hydrated, and sane as summer starts wrapping up and we get back into busy season. There's lots going on in the coastal world as always and lots coming up, and if yo…

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July 31, 2026 at 6:03 PM

My Oh My, There Goes July

Bird species making a comeback, news highlights, and more View this message on the web It's the dog days of summer, y'all. I hope everybody's AC is working and that you have access to a pool and plentiful frozen treats. Even in this sluggish heat, there're people moving and grooving to make things b…

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June 25, 2026 at 8:31 PM

Louisiana Summer Lovin'

Coastal news, Juneteenth resources, and more! View this message on the web 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. …

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May 29, 2026 at 4:25 PM

Here to Stay

In the news, upcoming events, and more! View this message on the web In just a few days we'll officially be in yet another hurricane season. It's an interesting marker of time because I can assess each year how I'm feeling about our climate and about the safety of our home here in New Orleans. Each …

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April 30, 2026 at 6:03 PM

Every Day is Earth Day

Annual Plan news, upcoming events, and more! View this message on the web While the official Earth Day is in the rearview mirror, nature is still showing off this spring. From encountering an adorable family of raccoons, to standing in awe as a great blue heron soared right past me at the beach, to …

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April 21, 2026 at 11:02 PM

Earth Day Is A Reminder: Louisiana Deserves Answers

Take Action Now View this message on the web Dear John, On Earth Day, Louisianians are being reminded of a hard truth: our coast is still disappearing, and the state’s plan to restore it is suddenly less clear. A new poll shows that public confidence in Louisiana’s coastal program is slipping after …

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April 14, 2026 at 11:23 PM

Louisiana Deserves Answers

Take Action Now View this message on the web Dear John, Last week, a key Senate Committee took the unprecedented step of postponing their committee’s vote on CPRA’s Annual Plan in response to questions about the abrupt cancellation of two major sediment diversion projects that would have used the Mi…

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March 26, 2026 at 8:03 PM

What's Abuzz at MRD

Coastal Day, Art in Bloom, and more! View this message on the web It's officially spring! Can you feel it? We've been busy bees around here this month, and it's been a joy to see y'all out and about in the sunshine! We held our eighth annual Cook-Off for the Coast, celebrated the beauty of the wetla…

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February 25, 2026 at 11:02 PM

Come See Us at Cook-Off!

It's finally here! Cook-Off for the Coast 2026 View this message on the web Every year without fail I get the Ash Wednesday blues. After each chaotic and joyful Mardi Gras season it's hard to believe it's over and we all have to go back to normal and stop eating king cake for every meal. This year, …

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January 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM

Parading into 2026

What we've been cooking up at MRD View this message on the web We're about a month into the new year, and between the wild swings in the weather, the intensity of the news cycle, and prepping my costumes for a shorter carnival season, I'm already feeling like time is flying by. As usual, there's a l…

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December 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Your Voice Matters: 📣 CPRA Hosting Upcoming Annual Plan Public Hearings!

Please attend the upcoming Annual Plan meetings: View this message on the web At their December board meeting, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) released the draft of the Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027. Each year, the CPRA produces the Annual Plan to provide updates on the co…

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December 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM

Bye-Bye, 2025!

Year-end recap & looking ahead to 2026 View this message on the web It's the end of the year, but our work for the coast never really stops. As you'll see below, we're hitting the ground running in the new year with the CPRA Annual Plan public meetings, but the brief pause for the holidays still see…

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November 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM

Thankful for Y'all

Stories from the coast View this message on the web As the holiday season begins in earnest and another tumultuous year comes to a close, I’ve been trying to carve out some time to think about what’s kept me hopeful and excited for the work we do at Restore the Mississippi River Delta. The answer th…

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October 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM

Spooky Season on the Coast

Cajun folklore, recent coastal news, volunteer opportunities, & more! View this message on the web Happy (almost) Halloween! While Restore the Mississippi River Delta is based in New Orleans, arguably one of the spookiest cities in America, some of our staff celebrated this haunted holiday a bit far…

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September 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM

Ch-Ch-Changes

2029 Coastal Master Plan development, job opportunities, and upcoming events View this message on the web Whew, what a month! I've been moving around quite a lot since the last Delta Dispatches, from boat trips for the Katrina anniversary to our community workshop series around the coast (read more …

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August 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Remembering Hurricane Katrina, project development workshops, and more View this message on the web August is a heavy time here on the Gulf Coast, and not just because of the humidity. As the 20th anniversaries of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita approach, along with the 4th anniversary of Hurricane Ida,…

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August 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Correction: Help Right the Wrongs of Hurricane Katrina

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, it's time to finally restore the wetlands and protect communities. View this message on the web Dear John, Let's right the wrong! Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated Gulf Coast communities beyond comprehension, it's time for the Army Corps of Enginee…

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August 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Coastal Funding Bill deserves to be heard in the Louisiana Senate!

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, it's time to finally restore the wetlands and protect communities. View this message on the web Dear John, Let's right the wrong! Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated Gulf Coast communities beyond comprehension, it's time for the Army Corps of Enginee…

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July 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Hope for the Coast

Recent news, new project development, and a note from our outreach intern View this message on the web Through radiant mornings and stormy afternoons, July zips by. As Louisiana moves through an unpredictable hurricane season and prepares for the 20th anniversaries of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, le…

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June 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Who's in your hurricane plan?

Recent and upcoming events, hurricane preparedness, and more! View this message on the web If the afternoon monsoons and the ringing cicadas aren’t a dead giveaway, it’s summertime in Louisiana once again. Summer marks the start of hurricane season, and this year NOAA predicts that above average tem…

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June 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM

Annual Plan Moves Forward. Mid-Barataria Left Behind.

Our coast is dynamic and ever-changing and up-to-date science and engineering are critical, and with limited financial resources the solutions we fund must match the problem. View this message on the web Dear John, In this year of significant anniversaries, Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and the Deepwate…

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May 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Summer's Starting at MRD

Recent and upcoming events, hurricane preparedness, and more! View this message on the web Dear Friends, Here we are once again – knocking at the door of another hurricane season. Regrettably, we don’t have the luxury of checking out of these seasons during any given year. We are thrust once again i…

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April 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Restore Our Coast, Protect Our Future

Coastal Day, conservation, Jazz Fest, and more View this message on the web Spring is in full effect and so is the Louisiana legislative session, which means we'll be at the State Capitol on May 12th for Coastal Day. Louisiana’s coastal program has always successfully prioritized science and the pub…

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April 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM

The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion is at Risk

The message to the CPRA Board was clear: Louisiana supports the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. View this message on the web Dear Supporters, At a recent public meeting, more than a dozen speakers—from across industries, communities, and organizations—urged the Coastal Protection and Restoration A…

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April 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion in Limbo

Canceling the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion is a massive mistake. Here’s why: View this message on the web Dear John, I’m writing today to share good news regarding public opinion around Louisiana’s cornerstone restoration project, the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion (MBSD), and to express our g…

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April 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Make a Difference: Stand Up for Our Coast

Here's how you can help: View this message on the web The World Needs More Louisiana – Not Less The overwhelming public support for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion (MBSD) hasn’t changed. Only the politics has changed – and that is deeply concerning for Louisiana’s future. The need for the Mid-B…

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March 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Marsh Madness 2025

Spring Preparation for the 2025 Hunting & Fishing Season View this message on the web Spring in Louisiana means heater in the morning, AC by afternoon, and the 2025 fishing season is just around the corner. Trees are budding, and aquatic vegetation is sprouting in your favorite fishing hole. With ou…

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March 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Take Action for Louisiana’s Coast Before It's Too Late!

Deadline for comments is Saturday, March 22! View this message on the web Louisiana’s coast is disappearing—but you have the power to help shape its future. The state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has released its Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026, outlining how billions of do…

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March 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM

Time is Running Out – Take Action for Louisiana’s Coast Today!

Take action now—before the March 22 deadline! View this message on the web Louisiana’s coast is disappearing—but you have the power to help shape its future. The state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has released its Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026, outlining how billions of d…

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February 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM

There's Snow Place Like the Coast

Annual Plan comments, Cook-Off recap, Black History Month View this message on the web On January 20th-22nd, coastal Louisiana, a region lampooned for its smothering heat and humidity, was graced with a once in a lifetime experience: a blizzard. The intersection of Louisiana culture and snow was mag…

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February 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Streaming Now! 📅 Join CPRA for Virtual Annual Plan Public Meeting

Virtual Meeting streamed live at: https://vimeo.com/event/4853220 View this message on the web At their January board meeting, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) released the draft of the Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026. Each year, the CPRA produces the Annual Plan to provide u…

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February 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM

📅 Join CPRA for Virtual Annual Plan Public Meeting on 2/12!

Virtual Meeting streamed live at: https://vimeo.com/event/4853220 View this message on the web At their January board meeting, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) released the draft of the Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026. Each year, the CPRA produces the Annual Plan to provide u…

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January 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Cozying Up to 2025

Annual Plan hearings, Cook-Off for the Coast, and more View this message on the web Happy New Year! For me, this time of year is spent recovering from the holidays, reflecting on the previous year and pausing to prepare myself before the hustle and bustle of Mardi Gras season and work picking back u…

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January 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM

Your Voice Matters: 📣 CPRA Hosting Upcoming Annual Plan Public Hearings!

Meetings start on January 28th. View this message on the web At their January board meeting, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) released the draft of the Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026. Each year, the CPRA produces the Annual Plan to provide updates on the coastal projects set…

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December 20, 2024 at 7:56 PM

Restoring Louisiana’s Disappearing Coast Takes Bold Action

Thank you for championing our coast. View this message on the web Restore the Mississippi River Delta Supporters, As we reflect on 2024, we want to thank you for championing the coast. Restoring Louisiana’s disappearing coast takes bold action and tremendous effort. We couldn't accomplish our work w…

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December 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Happy Holidays from Restore the Mississippi River Delta!

Wrapping up 2024 View this message on the web It’s December already?! Between the mild weather and host of recent significant events, I think I speak for a lot of us when I say that the end of the year has completely snuck up on me. But, ready or not, 2025 is just around the corner! In order to cele…

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November 26, 2024 at 10:47 PM

Thankful for Louisiana's Coast

MBSD Updates, Maurepas Community Celebration, and more View this message on the web It's almost Thanksgiving, and as I write this newsletter from my parents’ kitchen table, I'm remembering all the previous Thanksgivings we spent at our old camp in Cocodrie. After Hurricane Ida caused significant dam…

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November 5, 2024 at 3:26 PM

Hard Questions Remain on Stalled Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion

Everything You Need to Know About the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion View this message on the web Hard Questions Remain on Stalled Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Restore the Mississippi River Delta is concerned about Louisiana’s rapidly disappearing coast, and we know you are, too. We want to ke…

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October 18, 2024 at 5:36 PM

What’s Creepin’ around the Coast this Spooky Season

National Seafood Month, Offshore Wind, disaster recovery resources, and more View this message on the web I love it when I get to write our October newsletter because Halloween is one of my favorite times of year (just ask the giant skeleton in my yard). This year, however, it was hard to get into t…

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October 2, 2024 at 2:01 PM

How you can help people on the ground directly impacted by Hurricane Helene

Here's how you can help: View this message on the web Hurricane Helene made landfall along the Big Bend coast of Florida on Thursday night, bringing unprecedented storm surge along hundreds of miles of the Gulf Coast – up to 15 feet in some places. Helene continued north, causing catastrophic devast…

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September 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Greetings from Hurricane Season

Francine recovery, community events, and job opportunities View this message on the web 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, co…

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August 22, 2024 at 6:53 PM

Keystone Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project in Limbo

Everything You Need to Know About the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion View this message on the web Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion — What you Need to Know Now and Why Restore the Mississippi River Delta is concerned about the state of Louisiana’s rapidly disappearing coast, and we know you are, to…

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August 15, 2024 at 9:00 PM

What kind of crab has painted fingernails?

hide at launch View this message on the web Welcome to the dog days of summer. The bellowing cicadas are starting to settle, and native plants are thriving due to last month’s afternoon storms (my favorite part about summers here). Summers down here get a bad rap for being too hot and humid, but thi…

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July 24, 2024 at 4:21 PM

School's In For Summer

Lifelong learning in Louisiana View this message on the web No one deserves summer vacation more than teachers, so it’s especially impressive when they give up their precious time off to go back to the classroom. I recently had the opportunity to spend time with a group of these tireless educators a…

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June 21, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!

Summertime in coastal Louisiana View this message on the web Summer is here! While we often view the smothering and lingering heat as an annual burden, I challenge you to take a different perspective. Summer heat and rain are part of what makes Louisiana’s ecosystems so incredibly diverse and specia…

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May 31, 2024 at 5:30 PM

ICYMI: Keystone Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project in Limbo

Louisiana’s Coastal Program is at Risk View this message on the web Louisiana’s Keystone Project in Limbo Restore the Mississippi River Delta is concerned about the state of Louisiana’s rapidly disappearing coast, and we know you are, too. We want to keep you informed of the most critical issues cur…

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May 29, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Why is it So Hard to Sneak Up on a Hurricane?

Open for the punchline and much, much more! View this message on the web ...Because they’re always turning around! As festival season (or “spring” as they call it in the rest of the US) winds down, another hurricane season is creeping onto our doorstep. Scientists are predicting a more active season…

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May 28, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Keystone Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project in Limbo

Louisiana’s Coastal Program is at Risk View this message on the web Louisiana’s Keystone Project in Limbo Restore the Mississippi River Delta is concerned about the state of Louisiana’s rapidly disappearing coast, and we know you are, too. We want to keep you informed of the most critical issues cur…

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May 7, 2024 at 3:11 PM

Louisiana’s Coastal Program is at Risk

Louisiana’s Coastal Program is at Risk View this message on the web Louisiana’s Coastal Program is at Risk Restore the Mississippi River Delta is concerned about the state of Louisiana’s rapidly disappearing coast, and we know you are, too. We want to keep you informed of the most critical issues cu…

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April 15, 2024 at 1:02 PM

You're Shrimply The Best...

Shrimp season, community conversations, and more! View this message on the web It’s National Poetry Month, so here’s a haiku in honor of the fruit of the sea: From the net, a sound, A pink mustache flutters, ”Merde”, His fate: scampi-bound. I hope you enjoyed that as much I did. It’s the beginning o…

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