Restore the Delta
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Working to secure a just, climate-resilient Louisiana coast where people and nature thrive. By @EnvDefenseFund, @NWF, @audubonsociety, & @ourbasin.
Coastal Louisiana
Joined June 2009
The Coastal Master Plan contains more good projects than we have money to implement. For the first time in decades, the Louisiana Legislature decided not to close a critical coastal funding gap with available state surplus dollars. MRD's full statement https://t.co/3EkWtJOa5S
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200+ groups and individuals urge commitment to Louisiana’s coastal program, including local business owner Ryan Lambert. Ryan owns Cajun Fishing Adventures, a local business that offers fishing/hunting trips & eco tours that explore the beauty of the Delta. https://t.co/HWLgr68mhK
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Proposed changes to CPRA's structure put the state's coastal program at risk. We believe the coastal program already works well for the people, businesses and wildlife that depend on stronger wetlands.🌱Read the blog here: https://t.co/obnr8y2wKD
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Resuming work on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project is crucial for rebuilding south Louisiana's natural processes, reconnecting the river to nearby wetlands, and safeguarding the future of coastal communities.
nola.com
The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion is hailed by coastal advocates as vital in combating Louisiana's land loss. Commercial fishers strongly disagree.
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“Today, the @LouisianaCPRA Board has demonstrated its continued commitment to the people, wildlife and jobs that depend on a stronger, more sustainable Louisiana coast." Read our statement here: https://t.co/TJgHeql21y
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March 25th is Coastal Day at the Louisiana Legislature! We will join CPRA and the Coast Builders Coalition in Baton Rouge to celebrate coastal successes and call attention to the needs of Louisiana’s working coast. Find more info here: https://t.co/HGaRCceNmL
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Join @crcl1988 for a night of family-friendly celebration at Audubon Zoo with live music by Louis Michot, fresh oysters, delicious food, Abita beer and more! Friday, March 22 from 7-10 pm Louisiana Swamp Exhibit in the Audubon Zoo RSVP & Get Tickets: https://t.co/MPSyhXVKhT
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Check out our campaign director, Simone Maloz on WGNO with students from the Chalmette High cook-off team as they discuss their entry for the upcoming Cookoff for the Coast - a fried softshell crab with a jalapeno ravigote sauce. https://t.co/aOiazMcsh5
wgno.com
Want to cook-off to save the coast?
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🎉🍤 Mark your calendars for Feb 24! 🗓️ Join us at the Cook-off for the Coast - a FREE family-friendly feast that's raising awareness about Louisiana's land loss crisis and the need for coastal restoration. 🎶🍲 https://t.co/Qw4rQUdb3K
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Don't miss out on the opportunity to contribute to CPRA's draft Annual Plan for 2025! Providing input from the community is crucial in shaping the plan. Take a moment to share your thoughts by submitting public comments before Feb. 18th. Visit: https://t.co/KO1T5oy2GX
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Cook-Off for the Coast 2024 is only TWO AND A HALF weeks away! This year's Cook-Off will feature free food samples from a variety of local cook teams, a Coastal Art Contest, and music from Grammy Award-winning Cajun music star, Louis Michot! More details:
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In Louisiana, coastal communities are often on the frontlines of climate change. A recent doc from @IDIEM_Global features MRD's and @EnvDefenseFund's Chief Devon Parfait and @CRCL1988's Will Thinnes as they and others talk Louisiana's coastal issues. https://t.co/8EXLBn1PSr
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This week, governor Jeff Landry announced several key coastal appointments to his administration. We look forward to continuing our partnership with CPRA, as we share an important goal – to better prepare our coastal communities for the future. https://t.co/P6fwZTiVvs
mississippiriverdelta.org
Louisiana’s new governor, Jeff Landry, announced several key coastal appointments to his administration this week.
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It's #WorldWetlandsDay!🌍They protect us, feed us, and contribute so much to the rich culture and livelihoods in Louisiana. And when it comes to wetlands, between the annual plan and MBSD, we're breaking records down here in the Bayou State. PC: Mohammad Shahhosseini
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Decades in the making, the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion stands as a testament to years of dedication & hard work! Countless hours of planning, engineering, & design paved the way for this transformative project, representing a profound commitment to safeguarding our coast!
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"Today, on Nicholls State University campus, Governor Jeff Landry announced that Gordy Dove will be the Chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and Glenn Ledet Jr. PE will be the Executive Director of CPRA."
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Explore Louisiana's coastal future! @LouisianaCPRA's Draft FY 2025 Annual Plan, a record-breaking $1.68 billion investment, features 121 projects, MRGO restoration, and major diversions like Mid-Barataria. Explore the plan's details: https://t.co/KO1T5oy2GX
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🌱 Attend a public hearing (happening this week!) to learn more about @LouisianaCPRA's Draft FY 2025 Annual Plan and provide comments during the public comment period:
See below for the rescheduled date and times for the DRAFT FY 25 Annual Plan Public Meetings happening next week! For more information about the plan: https://t.co/eoztF2nls5 Houma Meeting Agenda: https://t.co/zGknF6CtAy Lake Charles Meeting Agenda: https://t.co/6qUTFeZqMr
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Sediment diversions redefine our coastal story. Neptune Pass, born when the Mississippi River topped its levee, & the Wax Lake Delta, deliberate sediment flowing to create a thriving wetland, preserve the balance between water & land in Louisiana! 📸1 & 2: Mohammad Shahhosseini
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