"We connect the river to the delta"
Sound science and improved policy
The BP oil spill dumped nearly 5 million barrels of oil into the Gulf
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"NWF to Release Guide to Nonstructural Programs"
A Great American Resource
The Mississippi River Delta is one of America’s great natural resources.
The delta supports America’s economy, wildlife and cultural heritage. But after decades of abuse and mismanagement, the delta is disappearing rapidly, sinking into the Gulf of Mexico. We can restore the delta by connecting the Mississippi River to its wetlands, but we must act now before it is too late.
Coastal Master Plan passes another legislative milestone
Update on Louisiana's 2012 Coastal Master Plan: Earlier ...more
Latest news: May 16, 2012
Efforts to save coast slowed by lack of federal support ...more
Managing the Mississippi River for ecosystem restoration, navigation and flood protection: A win-win-win
By Alisha A. Renfro, Ph.D., Coastal Scientist, National Wildlife ...more
