@RestoreDelta

Working to secure a just, climate-resilient Louisiana coast where people and nature thrive. By @EnvDefenseFund, @NWF, @audubonsociety, & @ourbasin.

 Coastal Louisiana
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Mark your calendar! Restoration on the Half Shell, an interactive learning experience designed to deepen your understanding of our land loss crisis, is just around the corner. Oct 21 + 22 Narrative Stage at Rougarou Fest (86 Valhi Blvd., Houma, LA) crcl.org/restoration-on-the-…
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We are hiring for full-time positions in our outreach and development departments. See the full position descriptions, desired qualifications, salary range and how to apply: crcl.org/employment-opportun…
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Pontchartrain Conservancy celebrates the @louisianacpra’s Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion groundbreaking today, August 10th! We thank you for your vital support in the work being done to preserve and restore your coastal Louisiana.
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Today will be remembered as a critical turning point for Louisiana's coast. The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion will restore and rebuild thousands of acres of coastal land and provide better protection to our most vulnerable communities and critical infrastructure. #lagov
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@LouisianaCPRA10 Aug 2023
Today marked a significant milestone for coastal Louisiana as we officially broke ground on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion!🙌 🎉 “Today will be remembered as a critical turning point for Louisiana’s coast,” said @LouisianaGov Gov. John Bel Edwards. – at New Orleans, LA
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For 35 years, our organization and its supporters have been calling for large-scale coastal restoration projects that reconnect the Mississippi River to surrounding wetlands. Today, our state broke ground on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. It’s a glorious day for Louisiana.
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Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion ground breaking ⁦@LouisianaGov⁩: “When you maximize the role of science, you minimize the role of politics.”
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Audubon Society@audubonsociety10 Aug 2023
Today, @LouisianaGov broke ground on the single-largest ecosystem restoration project in U.S. history. Co-managed by @LouisianaCPRA & @USACEHQ, the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion will reconnect the Mississippi River with its historic wetlands. audubon.org/news/louisiana-b…

Louisiana Breaks Ground on Single-largest Ecosystem Restoration Project in U.S. History

The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion will protect people and birds from storms and erosion.

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Do you guys ever think about coastal land loss?
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Mark your calendars - National Oyster Day is August 5! 🦪✨ 🦪 Sign up to volunteer for an oyster shell recycling bagging or super sack filling event! 🦪 Choose an oyster shell recycling program restaurant to eat at! 🦪 Find out how to recycle shell from oysters eaten at home!
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Gov. Edwards held a ceremonial signing for legislation creating Louisiana’s first statewide Chief Resilience Officer (CRO), a high-level policy position dedicated to enhancing coordination to address all types of environmental hazards proactively. ow.ly/6pBH50P8TAh
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Thank you to @LouisianaGov for signing the law to create the first Chief Resilience Officer position. This important role will work to keep our communities safe and make sure Louisiana has a bright future, even with climate challenges. gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/…
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@LouisianaCPRA10 Jul 2023
They may be tiny, but this Wilson's Plover has a big story to tell! Read more about this pint-sized daredevil's great adventure to our Chandeleur Islands: nola.com/news/environment/ch…

A little bird's big journey: A conversation about a chance find on the Chandeleur Islands

Todd Baker was looking for sea turtle tracks on the southern end of North Chandeleur Island recently when he spotted a pair of small birds on the beach and decided

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Welcome to Day 2 of State of the Coast! Today we have CRCL's Coastal Stewardship Awards, author Mike Tidwell as the lunch plenary speaker and the poster reception. Join CRCL tonight as we Toast for the Coast and fundraise for our oyster shell recycling program.
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Thinking about dinner? Support the coast with our oyster shell recycling program partners a short walk from the convention center. See the full list on Google maps : tinyurl.com/OysterRecyclingS…
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Bren Haase@BrenHaase31 May 2023
Honored and humbled to have been named by @LouisianaGov to carry the torch continuing the good work for @LouisianaCPRA, our coast and its citizens. Forever grateful to @CKline_12 for his leadership and vision.
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@LouisianaCPRA31 May 2023
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Gov. Edwards has named Bren Haase to serve as chair of CPRA. Haase is currently serving as the executive director of CPRA. Current Deputy Director Greg Grandy will serve as CPRA executive director. Full Announcement 🔽 bit.ly/3oI5oxd

Gov. Edwards Announces Resignation of CPRA Chairman Chip Kline | Coastal Protection And Restoration...

Baton Rouge, La. – Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that Chip Kline will resign effective July 3, 2023, as director for Coastal Activities and Chairman of Louisiana Coastal Protection and…

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Gov. John Bel Edwards received a Coastal Stewardship Award for “Distinguished Achievement” during the lunch plenary of State of the Coast day 1.
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“If you look back over the last several years, what we have been able to accomplish across south Louisiana is something, quite frankly, that I never envisioned,” Kline said in an interview last week. nola.com/news/environment/lo…
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“Louisiana is the only state with a coastal master plan. […] When it comes to coastal planning, we are the first. The world is watching us.” -Chip Kline, CPRA chairman #SOC2023TogetherAgain
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We invite you all to come out and get prepared ahead of the 2023 hurricane season at our Storm Aware & Prepare event this Saturday, May 27! Check out our Executive Director, Kristi Trail, on @FOX8NOLA sharing more about this event: buff.ly/436p1xU. See you there!
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