In Louisiana, these plants have deep roots—both literally and figuratively—in the history of the land ... we can boost biodiversity and help the coast recover from disturbance.

Louisiana is experiencing a land loss crisis. Its ecologically important coastal marshes are being ... infrastructure and preserve the unique biodiversity that defines Louisiana.

and foster deep-sea biodiversity. In Louisiana alone, the coast loses a football field of land every 100 minutes, threatening communities, ecosystems, and industries that are critical to the region’s ...

Louisiana experiences coastal land loss, which is triggered by humans and natural forces. Levees and flood control structures on the Mississippi River have provided flood control and economic ...

Land loss and coastal erosion are major local issues for Louisiana, however they have ... up benefiting local working waterfronts, natural biodiversity, and our oceans.” Brigida confirms that ...