Delta Dispatches – Journalism Spotlight: Reporting The Drowning Coast
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On this special episode of Delta Dispatches, Simone and Jacques sit down with two members of the collaborative journalism project “The Drowning Coast.” First up, John Schwartz, Science Reporter for the New York Times joins the program to talk with Jacques & Simone about the reporting that went into this project as well as what other areas are facing environmental challenges other than Louisiana. In the second half the show, Mark Schleifstein, Environmental reporter from the Times-Picayune stops by to …
Delta Dispatches: Communicating the Environment with Dr. Bob Thomas
On today’s show Bob Thomas, Director & Professor, Loyola Center for Environmental Communication, joins the show to talk with Jacques & Simone about the Loyola Center, Loyola’s Institute on Environmental Communications program, how coastal issues bridge the gap with bipartisan support and more! Then, Rebecca Triche, Executive Director of the Louisiana Wildlife Federation, joins the program to talk with Jacques & Simone about the upcoming Louisiana Conservation Awards. Listen to the show below and subscribe to our feed in iTunes …
GOMESA Coastal Restoration Funding Maintained in Trump Fiscal Year 2019 Budget
Earlier this week, the Trump Administration’s fiscal year 2019 budget proposal was released, and we are happy to report that the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) funding is maintained. While the federal spending bills are actually crafted by the Congress, we expect GOMESA funding to be protected in that process as well. GOMESA, passed by Congress in 2006, set up revenue sharing for Gulf States for income generated by oil and gas leasing in certain offshore areas of …
Congress Advances Coastal Restoration Projects in Louisiana via Supplemental Aid Bill
Conservation groups applaud Louisiana’s governor and congressional delegation for supporting ecosystem restoration (WASHINGTON – Feb. 12, 2018) Late last week, Congress passed a supplemental aid bill that funds relief and recovery efforts across the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean following the devastating 2017 Atlantic hurricane season. In addition to this much-needed disaster relief funding, the bill included a provision at the request of Governor Edwards, spearheaded by Louisiana’s congressional delegation, that supports three large-scale ecosystem restoration projects from the …
Delta Dispatches: Reviewing Our Coastal Master Plan Projects
On today’s show, Simone & Jacques are talking about the new report from Restore the Mississippi River Delta “Recommendations for Coastal Restoration Projects and Programs in Louisiana.” To highlight some of the projects, they are joined by Alisha Renfro, Coastal Scientist at National Wildlife Federation and Erik Johnson, Director of The Bird Conservation at Audubon Louisiana. Below is a transcript of this week’s Delta Dispatches Podcast. Subscribe to our feed in iTunes and Google Play. Listen Now! Jacques: …
Conservation Groups Identify Priority Projects to Restore Louisiana’s Coast
Report outlines opportunities for comprehensive, coast-wide restoration through key projects (NEW ORLEANS – November 15, 2017) Today, leading national and local conservation groups working together to address Louisiana’s severe land loss crisis released a report, Restoring the Mississippi River Delta: A Recommended List of Coastal Restoration Projects and Programs, outlining 17 priority projects for restoring the Mississippi River Delta and coastal Louisiana. Restore the Mississippi River Delta – a coalition comprised of Environmental Defense Fund, the National Wildlife Federation, National …
Conservation Groups Underscore Support for Critical Coastal Restoration Funding for Louisiana
GOMESA Provides Consistent Stream of Funding to Restore Nationally-Significant Landscape (NEW ORLEANS – November 14, 2017) Signed into law in 2006, the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) allows for the sharing of 37.5 percent of qualified Outer Continental Shelf oil drilling revenues with oil-producing Gulf Coast states. Louisiana voters overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment committing GOMESA funds to be used exclusively for restoration and protection activities. Now in Phase II, revenues from GOMESA to the State of Louisiana …
Delta Dispatches: Sitting Down with the St. Bernard Parish Coastal Division
On today’s show John Lane and Jerry Graves from the St. Bernard Parish Coastal Division join Jacques and Simone to talk about the progress on the rebuilding and coastal front, particularly since Hurricane Katrina in St. Bernard Parish, The Biloxi Marsh Oyster Reef restoration, the Chandeleur Islands & the efforts to restore these islands, their event “Cook-Off for the Coast” on November 18th and much more! Below is a transcript of this week’s Delta Dispatches Podcast. Subscribe to our feed …
Delta Dispatches: The Maurepas Freshwater Diversion
Welcome to Delta Dispatches with hosts Jacques Hebert & Simone Maloz. On today’s show Brad Miller, Project Manager with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority joins Jacques and Simone to talk about the Maurepas freshwater diversion project and and other coastal restoration projects he’s helping to coordinate across the state. The second guest on today’s show is Rebecca Triche, Executive Director, Louisiana Wildlife Federation, who’s here to talk about the great work the Louisiana Wildlife Federation is doing, the changes of the …
Delta Dispatches: Panel Discussion with Filmmakers of Water/Ways
Welcome to Delta Dispatches with hosts, Jacques Hebert & Simone Maloz. On today’s special episode, Jacques hosts a panel discussion with the filmmakers of Water/Ways. These four short films about communities facing land loss along Louisiana’s imperiled coast. Below is a transcript of this week’s Delta Dispatches Podcast. Subscribe to our feed in iTunes and Google Play. Listen Now! Show Transcript Jacques: Hello, you are listening to Delta Dispatches. We’re discussing Louisiana’s Coast its people, wildlife and jobs, …
Delta Dispatches: Conversation with Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
On today’s show Simone & Jacques sit down to talk with Brian Boyles, Christopher Robert and John Richie from The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. They talk about their new documentary series Water/Ways premiering next week and their other exciting projects that are coming up. Be sure to join them on Wednesday, October 18th from 8:30 – 9:30 pm at The New Orleans Advocate at 840 St. Charles Ave for the world premiere of 4 short films about communities facing …
Delta Dispatches: Innovative Funding for Coastal Restoration
On today’s show Shannon Cunniff, the Director of Coastal Resilience at the Environment Defense Fund joins the program to talk with Jacques & Simone about environmental impact bonds (EIBs), and how they can save Louisiana money and restore the wetlands sooner. On the second half the episode, Megan Terrell, the Legal Advisor for Coastal Activities at the Governor’s Office of Coastal Activities brings a new perspective to talk about EIBs and other coastal restoration financing opportunities. Below is a transcript of …
Delta Dispatches: Bird and Fish in the Sportsman’s Paradise
On today’s show Chris Macaluso, Director of the Center for Marine Fisheries, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership joins the program to talk with Jacques & Simone about what they do and how the Mississippi River helps create Louisiana’s unique habitats and fisheries. Erik Johnson, Director of The Bird Conservation at Audubon Louisiana stops by to talk with Jacques & Simone about what birds can be found along Louisiana’s coast, Audubon’s Plants for Birds Program, the Christmas Bird Count and more! Below is …
Delta Dispatches: Volunteering to Restore the Coast
On today’s show Dr. Theryn Henkel of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation and Dr. Deb Abibou of CRCL join the program to talk about how people can get involved restoring the coast. From tree plantings to oyster shell recycling programs, here’s how you can get get dirty and get to work restoring the coast. Below is a transcript of this week’s Delta Dispatches Podcast. Subscribe to our feed in iTunes and Google Play. Listen Now! Show Transcript Jacques: …
New Report Outlines How to Unlock Additional Funding Streams for Restoration
For the nearly 40 percent of Americans who live near the coast, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria provide vivid reminders that living there comes with risks. These events also demonstrate that we need to rebuild stronger and smarter, by incorporating both gray and green infrastructure into coastal resiliency and protection plans. Strong community support – which stems from involvement in need identification and planning – is crucial for moving communities toward resilience So is funding. Houston’s chief resilience officer, Stephen …
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