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Louisiana approves the 2025 Coastal Annual Plan
Every year, Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) releases its Coastal Annual Plan for the upcoming fiscal year. This plan roadmaps how and where coastal funding will be used. After receiving approval from the state Legislature, the plan will … Continue reading
Tagged coastal planning, Louisiana, restoration projectTerracing Project at 40 arpent canal
An innovative terracing project is helping turn the tide for wildlife habitat in St. Bernard Parish, just outside of New Orleans. Well-known for its abundance of fish and migratory waterfowl, the area attracts hunters and anglers from near and far, … Continue reading
Tagged Louisiana, restoration project, terracingA Milestone for Sportsman’s Paradise
Recently, our Sportsman’s Paradise made history by breaking ground on the single largest habitat restoration project in US history. The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion will reconnect the Mississippi River with its wetlands and build up to 27 square miles of habitat in Barataria Basin. Continue reading
Tagged Louisiana, Mid-barataria, restoration projectCreating Paradise at Davis Pond
Nearly a year after Hurricane Ida, the Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion provides answers for both coastal restoration and protection, as it both builds prime fish and wildlife habitat and mitigates storm damage in the Barataria Basin. Continue reading
Tagged Louisiana, restoration planning, restoration project, tv showRestoring the New Orleans Landbridge takes a Step Forward
A natural storm buffer that helps protect Greater New Orleans could disappear within our lifetimes. A new restoration project will help sustain the landbridge – enhancing habitat for fish, ducks and more than a hundred other species – while protecting roughly 1.5 million people Continue reading
Tagged coastal restoration, Louisiana, New Orleans, restoration projectRestoration and Rebirth: Fishing in the MRGO
The Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (M.R.G.O.) is a popular fishing destination in south Louisiana. Recently, we took a tour with Bayou Wild TV to discuss the history and need for restoration. Continue reading
Tagged Louisiana, MRGO, restoration projectIN THE FIELD: Chandeleur Sound Living Shoreline
A local Louisiana project pairs education with coastal restoration. Continue reading
Tagged cook-off, Louisiana, natural shorelines, restoration projectCranking and Chattering for Redfish
The conservation values of restoring the Louisiana coast are as critical now as they ever were. Continue reading
Tagged Louisiana, restoration project, wildlife conservationNew Land In A Disappearing Delta
Teaming up to save the Louisiana marsh. Continue reading
Tagged bay denesse, DU, Louisiana, restoration project, Ryan LambertSeeing is Believing When it Comes to Restoring Coastal Louisiana
This month’s “Coastal Connections” event was hosted by VP Sporting Council member Ryan Lambert in Buras, La and brought together more than a 100 people to learn about the proposed Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. Continue reading
Tagged bay denesse, Louisiana, Mid-barataria, restoration project, Ryan Lambert