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An Unusual Partnership for People and NatureAn Unusual Partnership for People and Nature

An Unusual Partnership for People and Nature

The 17,351-acre Powderhorn Ranch in Calhoun County, one of the few remaining large tracts of intact native coastal prairie and…

7 years ago
What’s at Stake — Why Coastal Louisiana MattersWhat’s at Stake — Why Coastal Louisiana Matters

What’s at Stake — Why Coastal Louisiana Matters

Coastal Louisiana is an economic engine that feeds and fuels the nation, and its ports connect the U.S. with the…

7 years ago
Water World: Sea Level Rise, Coastal Floods and Storm SurgesWater World: Sea Level Rise, Coastal Floods and Storm Surges

Water World: Sea Level Rise, Coastal Floods and Storm Surges

Photo: The salt marshes of Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Mississippi are very vulnerable to sea level rise.…

7 years ago
Coastal wetlands can significantly reduce property damage due to hurricanesCoastal wetlands can significantly reduce property damage due to hurricanes

Coastal wetlands can significantly reduce property damage due to hurricanes

Coastal wetlands are an effective first line of defense and act by slowing down storm surges and reducing flooding. Kelly…

7 years ago
Storm Surge OverviewStorm Surge Overview

Storm Surge Overview

Along the coast, storm surge is often the greatest threat to life and property from a hurricane. In the past,…

8 years ago