Summer is in full swing, so of course, it’s as hot as could be here in Southern Louisiana! But that should not deter us from enjoying the process of beating the heat. That means ice-cold beverages topped with a spring mint, getting in the water, waking up early to spot a painted bunting, catching a fish or two – and so many other summertime joys. 

We will be at the end of the summer heat in no time, but something that never loses its heat is coastal restoration. This month we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the RESTORE act, and inviting you to celebrate Coastal Louisiana at River Fest. For more details, read on!

10th Anniversary of the RESTORE Act

"On July 6, 2012, the President signed into law the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act (RESTORE Act). The Act established the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund in the U.S. Treasury Department.”

This funding has been very important for continuing our coastal restoration efforts in Louisiana – read more about the RESTORE Act in our Coastal Community Handbook. 

New Orleans River Fest

The 10th annual NOLA River Festival on Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 celebrates the cultural, economic, environmental, and inspirational impacts of the Mississippi River and its inhabitants on the Crescent City and the entire Gulf South region. The all-day festival at the New Orleans Jazz Museum will include live music, presentations and panels, walking tours, delicious local food vendors and a full bar, and more. 

The festival is free and open to the public as well as streaming on Facebook.

New Orleans Land Bridge Construction Update

Construction on the New Orleans Landbridge Shoreline Stabilization and Marsh Creation project (PDF) has begun! The project will restore 253 acres of brackish marsh and reduce interior marsh loss through shoreline stabilization.