Louisiana is a birding hotspot, its swamps & marshes a haven for egrets, herons & pelicans. In collaboration w/ @NWF, the @OgdenMuseum presents a new exhibit of works by John Taylor, a local artist, environmentalist, & resident of #NOLA's Lower 9th Ward. https://t.co/mzNN4h3f5n
We need nature-based #climate solutions for people & wildlife.
"2020’s Water Resources Development Act has the potential to meaningfully address long-standing water inequities while better preparing our country for increasingly extreme weather."
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🚨🚨🚨 We need your help, Louisiana! We are planting trees on Friday at the Lake Maurepas landbridge near Manchac, and we need more volunteers. Groups are welcome. Sign up here today: https://t.co/haFFtsIJ3o
'These numbers are unlike any I have ever seen in Louisiana. Coastal land loss is the most important issue on the minds of Louisiana voters. The issue has significant, bipartisan support from all corners of the state." - Bernie Pinsonat https://t.co/CRu4DGj8Z8
"In a state that has had emergency flood disasters declared in every parish at least twice over the last 20 years. it is no surprise that Louisianians see and are concerned about the impacts from a changing climate and a disappearing coast,” said @scct https://t.co/CRu4DGj8Z8
A new poll by @RestoreDelta shows Louisianans have formed a consensus on the need to address land loss with 96% of participants stating it was important for officials to prioritize it.
77% think that coastal land loss will affect them in the next decade.
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Bird's eye view of the swollen Mississippi River in Baton Rouge via @BRPD. For reference, Tiger Stadium is near middle-right edge in first pic, downtown BR a little above the center of the pic. #LAwx
Louisiana has lost about a third of its 3.2 million acres of wetlands since 1930, but the state is working hard to turn the tide. https://t.co/MuyxpvVlFB
Healthy floodplains, including natural coastlines, wetlands & forests are important wildlife habitat AND a key line of defense against storms & flooding. @Collin_OMara's testimony spells it out at today's hearing. #naturalinfrastructure 10amET livestream: https://t.co/Zhyuu4qh0v
“Another year brings another opening of the Bonnet Carré Spillway, and sediment and fresh water that should be directed into Louisiana’s vanishing wetlands will go into Lake Pontchartrain instead." https://t.co/ZBDb4X4mDd
Whether you caught this @RestoreDelta ad in the #SuperBowI or not, watch it now and take action at https://t.co/ieWRkOfI3w to protect Louisiana's coast for our children and grandchildren, as well as the birds and other wildlife that depend on our coast. #RestoreTheCoast
For #WorldWetlandsDay add your voice to those dedicated to #RestoreTheCoast. It’s time to let our elected officials know that Louisianians are watching and we care about our coast. https://t.co/R50G2m7gMv
Add your voice to those dedicated to #RestoreTheCoast. It’s time to let our elected officials know that Louisianians are watching and we care about our coast. https://t.co/hJnBXpIb3X
Don't miss Louisianians @drewbrees and @hodakotb this morning on @TODAYshow! Help us raise awareness about Louisiana's land loss crisis by tweeting #RestoreTheCoast
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