Photo © KEN ARCHER By J. Dale James, Ph.D., and Ellen R. Herbert, Ph.D. Wetlands are among the most valuable...
Explore the Largest Coastal Restoration Project Completed In Louisiana’s History
Map: a depiction of Isles Dernieres Barrier Island in 1853 and the chain of islands that now make up Isles...
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....
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...
Storm Surge Overview
Along the coast, storm surge is often the greatest threat to life and property from a hurricane. In the past,...