Restoring Wetlands on 'America's Coast'
The Gulf of Mexico relies on a healthy coast. Today, people and communities are uniting to protect the region’s environment and economy
Wetlands are vital to recreation, business and wildlife in Louisiana. Right now, we have the best opportunity in generations to secure the health of our coast and its economy for good. That's why we're working develop large-scale projects that restore wetlands, barrier islands, oyster reefs and other natural systems.
The Gulf of Mexico relies on a healthy coast, but wetlands are disappearing. The land is vital to recreation, business and wildlife in Louisiana. Right now, we have the best opportunity in generations to secure the health of our coast and its economy for good. We’re working to develop large-scale projects that restore wetlands, barrier islands, oyster reefs and other natural systems.
People Make the Difference
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June 28, 2018Sandy Nguyen works to protect fishing communities at risk from wetlands loss -
July 31, 2018On the Gulf Coast, Jacques Hebert is working to rebuild wetlands, protect communities
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August 7, 2018Happy Johnson works to protect vulnerable neighborhoods from future floods -
May 31, 2018Communities are uniting to protect the region’s environment and economy
“We often get asked if these issues related to coastal land loss are fixable or solvable. The answer is yes."
Erik Johnson, director of bird conservation for Audubon Louisiana.
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November 2, 2017Get the facts on restoring the Louisana Coast -
August 22, 2017The Restore the Mississippi River Delta Coalition plays critical role in plan to protect disappearing wetlands
We’re facing a land-loss crisis ... We need to have a sense of urgency and to advocate for the resources to help protect Louisiana's coast.
Happy Johnson, New Orleans resident.