Spotlight
New Orleans Region On Track for Top 5 Wettest Year On Record
By Brady Skaggs, Water Quality Program Director, Pontchartrain Conservancy Louisiana and Mississippi residents are already experiencing the impacts of climate change, including more intense rainfall, stronger hurricanes and warmer temperatures.
Delta Dispatches: A Conversation with U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy
On today’s episode, Simone and Jacques are joined by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) who provides insight into the recently-signed bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and what this significant legislation means for Louisiana’s coast and communities.
Hurricane Ida and Flotant Marsh: An Initial Look at the Storm's Impacts to Louisiana's Wetlands
The one factor that been shown time and time again to create more resilient wetlands that can help protect communities and can recover from hurricane damage is mineral sediment from the river.
Earned Media
Biden’s Infrastructure Czar Comes With Friendly Record on Fossil Fuels
Quotes Kim and Elizabeth Gore, EDF VP of Political Affairs:
Letters: Another hurricane season chops away at Louisiana's coastal protection
"Looking forward, we must deploy our most powerful assets to push back against stronger hurricanes and sea level rise. We need to put the Mississippi River back to work for us — and for our children who deserve to enjoy all that Louisiana has to offer." Simone Maloz, campaign director, Restore the Mississippi River Delta
Fox Weather Feature of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Louisiana Float
Interview with David Muth, NWF, about importance of coastal restoration to the future of alligators in Louisiana.