We can save Louisiana’s coast
SCIENCE-DRIVEN, ON-THE-GROUND WORK
Louisiana’s coastal land loss is having dramatic effects on the nation’s energy, navigation and fisheries interests. It’s also devastating the communities of south Louisiana and the families who have called this place home for generations. CRCL works at the state, local and federal levels to ensure that restoring and protecting coastal Louisiana are top priorities for our state and the nation.
upcoming events
2023 LOUISIANA GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE FORUM
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana will host a Coastal Issues Candidate Forum for gubernatorial candidates on June 2, with the major contenders answering questions about coastal land loss and the state’s restoration program and plans. The forum, which is open to the public, will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans at the conclusion of the State of the Coast conference.
Coastal stewardship awards
Coastal stewardship award Winners Announced
Every year CRCL is proud to honor these individuals and organizations demonstrating extraordinary commitment with a Coastal Stewardship Award.
These awards are CRCL’s highest form of recognition for those who go above and beyond for our coast.
RESTORing OYSTER REEFS
OYSTER SHELL RECYCLING Program
CRCL’S Oyster Shell Recycling Program collects shell from New Orleans restaurants and public drop-off sites and builds oyster reefs and shoreline habitat across coastal Louisiana.
Launched in 2014, this is the first program of its kind in Louisiana and one of the largest shell recycling programs in the nation.
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Community Art Living Shorelines
This project connects the art, food and festival cultures of south Louisiana to broaden community engagement in coastal restoration and understanding of climate resilience, using a unique artistic medium: oyster shell. C.A.L.S. fosters diverse engagement spaces in which coastal residents create art from the shell that is eventually used to build living shorelines along Louisiana’s coast. We bring the C.A.L.S. project to festivals, powwows, conferences, children’s museums, Mardi Gras gatherings and other events.
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CRITICAL PROJECTS
The state’s 2017 Coastal Master Plan consists of 120 different restoration projects across the Louisiana coast. CRCL highlights several key restoration projects that are critical to slowing land loss. The 2023 Coastal Master Planning process is underway. Louisiana’s 2023 DRAFT Coastal Master Plan is now available online for public review and comment.
Advocating for our future
In addition to our role as advocate and watchdog, we also serve as responsible stewards of Louisiana’s rich coastal wetlands. We facilitate and fund restoration projects through our restoration programs, and we work diligently to raise awareness and educate others about the importance of preserving and restoring coastal Louisiana.
You can help!
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