Spotlight
Act Now: Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
The ongoing loss of Louisiana’s coast threatens the safety and future of our entire region. Without action, our communities, culture, livelihoods and abundant natural resources are at risk of being washed away.
Earned Media
A Historic Moment for Large-scale Restoration in the Gulf
Blog by Kara Lankford: That’s why it’s so exciting that the Deepwater Horizon Trustees, who are charged with restoring the Gulf after the BP oil disaster across all five Gulf states, announced nearly $100 million in new projects to ensure birds and other migratory wildlife are healthy and protected across the entire Gulf Coast. That includes almost $35 million specifically to support bird populations that are still recovering from the oil spill that began 11 years ago this month.
On top of that wonderful news, Louisiana is also moving forward with a $2 billion project to restore the Mississippi River with its wetlands in Barataria Basin.