America's Wetland Foundation

Estimating Climate Change's Effects On Gulf Wetlands Climate Change

By: Kathleen O'Neil, Chemical and Engineering News

Coastal wetlands store nutrients such as organic carbon and nitrogen that feed the surrounding ecosystems. As the climate changes and sea levels rise, scientists expect these coastal wetlands will slowly disappear, washing away important nutrients. Now researchers estimate how much organic carbon and nitrogen Louisiana's wetlands could lose by 2050

National Poll Pressures Feds For Coastal Restoration

We remember when $14 billion was real money. That was one of the early guesstimates for restoring Louisiana's eroding Gulf Coast in the days before Hurricane Katrina ($100 billion is one estimate) and the BP oil spill (the billion-dollar meter's still running). Then there was the financial disaster of 2008 that put federal rescue-and-spending initiatives in the trillion-dollar realm to stabilize the nation's eroding economy.

New Plot of Land Formed in Fast-Eroding Miss. River Delta Gives Hope for Rebuilding Wetlands

In 2003, the Army Corps of Engineers cut a hole in the bank of the Mississippi River, miles from where the wending river ends its 2,320-mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico. The idea was simple: let the river run wild through the gap, and silt-laden waters would naturally do what they've done for thousands of years: build up new land.

National Survey Finds Support For Federal Funding For Coastal Restoration Eileen Fleming

The survey commissioned by the America's Wetland Foundation shows overwhelming support around the country for federal leadership and funding for coastal restoration. The figures reflect findings of what Gulf Coast residents said in a similar survey in 2008. The survey of more than 11-hundred people around the country was conducted by The Kitchens Group of Florida. Pollster Jim Kitchens says he was surprised that 91 percent of respondents backed federal funding of coastal restoration.

AWF Poll Topline Report

A national survey of 1,132 voters was conducted by Jim Kitchens of the Kitchens Group from Maitland, FL. on August 10-14, 2011. The sample was balanced according to known demographic factors. The margin of error for the survey is +2.9%.

National Poll: Vast majority supports federal investment to protect America's Energy Coast Ecosystem

A new national poll shows 91% of Americans believe the Gulf Coast is vital to the nation’s economy and domestic energy security and the U.S. should invest additional funds in restoring the area.

Poll finds national support for wetlands

By: Mike Hasten, The News Star

After Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil disaster shut down energy production in the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in skyrocketing gasoline prices, most Americans now realize the importance of Louisiana to the national economy, a national poll shows.

Poll: National awareness of coastal issues growing

By: Amy Wold, The Advocate

A new national survey commissioned by America’s Wetland Foundation found that Americans’ awareness of issues like coastal erosion in Louisiana is growing.

Poll: Majority wants federal investment in Gulf Coast

By: Alan Blinder, American Press

A majority of Americans may distrust the federal government, but a new poll says an even larger majority wants the federal government to take responsibility for protecting the Gulf Coast.

New Orleans levees get a near-failing grade in new corps rating system

By: Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune The Times-Picayune

A new Army Corps of Engineers rating system for the nation’s levees is about to deliver a near-failing grade to New Orleans area dikes, despite the internationally acclaimed $10 billion effort to rebuild the system in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, corps officials have confirmed.

Mississippi River flooding gives birth to tiny island in West Bay

By: Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune

In a demonstration of the Mississippi River’s formidable land-building power, a new, 5-acre island has sprouted up near the river’s mouth, where this year’s record Mississippi River floodwaters poured through the West Bay freshwater diversion.

Meet Captain Ryan Lambert

By: Amanda Moore, National Wildlife Federation

Next in our Faces of the Delta series, you will meet Captain Lambert: founder of Cajun Fishing Adventures, charter boat captain, lifetime South Louisiana resident and coastal restoration advocate.

To save the coast, tell the truth

By: Keith Magill, Executive Editor Daily Comet

A few dozen politicians, wetlands advocates and residents gathered once again last week to discuss and debate what we already know: Our wetlands are eroding into the Gulf of Mexico, and communities such as Houma and Thibodaux may be next.

Senate oil spill fine proposal splits environmental community

By: George Altman, Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON — While state leaders and the business community largely support a Senate compromise to send oil spill fine money to Gulf Coast states, the deal has caused divisions in the environmental community.

Deanie' Seafood, Vella Contribute To America's WETLAND Foundation

Deanie's Seafood French Quarter restaurant in New Orleans teamed up with and Vella Vetro Art Glass & Custom Designs' artist James Vella to celebrate the unveiling of a custom-designed glass art installation highlighting the bounty of Louisiana's waters. The celebration occurred at a private event benefiting the America's WETLAND Foundation