Hope for the Coast
Recent news, new project development, and a note from our outreach intern
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Through radiant mornings and stormy afternoons, July zips by. As Louisiana moves through an unpredictable hurricane season and prepares for the 20th anniversaries of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, let this season be our reminder that Louisiana is at its best when its people work together.
My name is Abbie Holliday, and I am the outreach intern here at Restore the Mississippi River Delta. My time here ends with the month of July. These past couple of months have been intense and weighty at times. This summer has been incredibly difficult for sustainable and large-scale coastal progress. However, this coalition houses and connects some of the most determined, persistent, and passionate individuals. Having the opportunity to watch and learn from them has been incredible. It is because of them that I am hopeful for Louisiana’s future.
Abbie Holliday
Outreach Intern
Restore the Mississippi River Delta
Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Canceled
The State of Louisiana has officially canceled The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. This comes as no surprise to many of us, but it still stings the same. This diversion was already under construction and completely paid for by Deepwater Horizon oil spill funds. It was meant to be the largest single ecosystem restoration effort in U.S. history. It had been developed over decades and was a cornerstone project of Louisiana's Coastal Master Plan. This may or may not be the end for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, but this will not be the end of science-based coastal restoration. Coastal Louisiana is disappearing at an alarming rate, and the best way to save it is to reconnect the river to the delta. Each day, our need for large-scale restoration based on the best and latest scientific solutions becomes greater. Despite setbacks and disappointments, we will continue fighting for Louisiana’s future. Read Restore the Mississippi River Delta's statement on the cancelation here.
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Louisiana Needs Your Ideas! New Project Development
Development of the 2029 Coastal Master Plan is underway
[link removed] The Coastal Master Plan is our blueprint for a stronger and more resilient Louisiana. The Master Plan is redone every six years to reflect the best science and needs for projects and the surrounding environments. The first round of project solicitation for the 2029 Coastal Master Plan kicked off this month and will end in October, and there are many opportunities to connect with experts and hone your ideas. The CPRA has two remaining new project development workshops this fall, each from 5:30-8:30:
July 31st: Docville Farm, Violet, LA
August 4th: LSU Ag Center, Raceland, LA
You can register online for these workshops here
[link removed]. If you're in Southwest Louisiana, CRCL will be hosting their own workshops throughout August and September. Get more information and sign up to attend here
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We hope to see y'all out there!
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Conservation on Tap
Last Wednesday, we hosted Conservation on Tap with our friends from Vanishing Paradise and the Pontchartrain Conservancy at Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. in Hammond. It was a great opportunity to connect with the communities on the Northshore and speak about our organizations and local projects. Thank you to everyone who came out, and keep an eye out on social media @restoredelta for our next Conservation on Tap!
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