Today, just a short boat ride from Grand Isle, Louisiana, a small island on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico is bustling with activity. Not with sunbathers, but with … Read more
South Central
NWF’s South Central Regional Center encompasses 12 states along the Gulf Coast and stretches into the Midwest. Priority programs focus on protecting and restoring healthy rivers and estuaries, conserving wetlands, protecting wildlife habitats, and connecting people with the natural world.
Why is Carbon Management Relevant to Louisiana?
Carbon management, an umbrella term that refers to a suite of technologies and practices, is the process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions before they enter the atmosphere or removing … Read more
Carbon Management Community Concerns in Louisiana
Carbon management is supported by corporations and the state government in Louisiana for its potential to reduce emissions and support the industrial economy. Yet, despite the potential for Louisiana to … Read more
Improving LA’s Offshore Wind
Offshore wind energy presents an exciting opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit the most serious impacts of climate change. The Biden Administration has made it clear that offshore … Read more
Follow the Water: Natural Solutions for Wildlife and People Along the Mississippi River
The Mississippi River touches 10 states along its 2,300-mile-long path and drains an area encompassing all or parts of 31 states and two Canadian provinces. Nearly 20 million people rely … Read more
Earth Tomorrow Houston Leadership Campout Builds on EJ Principles
Last year, Earth Tomorrow relaunched in Houston with its Summer Institute, a week-long summer intensive program for students to expand their knowledge on local environmental issues, build personal skills, and … Read more
Resilient Galveston Island
Galveston Island is no stranger to extreme weather events. From the Great Storm of 1900, which still holds the record for the deadliest storm in the U.S., to Hurricane Ike … Read more
Academics Afield: Arming Students with Safe Hunting Practices
Hunting is integral in wildlife conservation—from connecting people with nature to managing animal populations—and since 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has been a driving force that supports hunting and … Read more
Unraveling the Monarch Mysteries of Deep South Texas
Deep South Texas is nestled along the mighty Rio Grande River that leads to the sandy shores of South Padre Island. Deep South Texas, also known as the Lower Rio … Read more
Longleaf for All’s Prescribed Fire Workshop
In the heart of Southeast Georgia, nestled within the vast expanse of longleaf pine forests, lies the Willie Hodges Estate Family Farm—a testament to the harmonious balance between economic prosperity … Read more
