Happy Johnson works to protect vulnerable neighborhoods from future floods

Sandy Nguyen works to protect fishing communities at risk from wetlands loss

For Sandy Nguyen, executive director of the nonprofit Coastal Communities Consulting, the future of Louisiana’s commercial fishery depends on restoration of wetlands. Her organization works to ensure that fishers – who bear the brunt of natural disasters and rising sea levels – have a seat at the table as decisions are being made about long-term solutions to protect the Gulf.

Communities are uniting to protect the region’s environment and economy

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.

A Framework for City of New Orleans Action on Coastal Resilience

Plans for Mississippi River diversion project advance ahead of schedule

Get the facts on restoring the Louisiana coast

The Restore the Mississippi River Delta Coalition plays critical role in plan to protect disappearing wetlands

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to restore a national treasure

Louisiana’s master plan for the Mississippi River Delta

Mississippi River diversion project would help slow wetlands loss

Five-year strategy will support ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries and restoration of the Gulf Coast

Natural storm protection can help defend coastal families, businesses and communities against damaging floods

Protecting the future of coastal ecosystems and economies

Six years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill led to one of the largest environmental disasters in American history, we have some good news.