I know hurricanes. As a Coast Guard kid, I grew up on the Chesapeake Bay, Outer Banks and Caribbean, and my adulthood has found me always near the water I … Read more
South Central Regional Center
Concurrent Crises: Cancer Alley & the Fight for Environmental Justice
Driving through Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, a nearly 100-mile stretch between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, the industrial landscape is impossible to ignore. Over 150 petrochemical plants, refineries, and factories dominate … Read more
Hurricane Helene Highlights Appalachia’s Rising Flood Risk
The devastation from Hurricane Helene continues to unfold across the southeastern U.S. More than 200 lives lost, homes and businesses and critical infrastructure destroyed, tens of thousands still without power, … Read more
Meet the 2024 Class of NWF Graduate Student Research Fellows
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is pleased to introduce the recipients of this year’s graduate student research fellowships. Each year, NWF Graduate Student Research Fellows support the advancement of NWF … Read more
Growing Support for Nature-Based Solutions
Efforts to strengthen community resilience in the face of climate change continue to advance, and this year’s FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) National Competition highlights continued progress with … Read more
A Win for Florida’s Threatened State Parks
Last month the hard work of hundreds of thousands of citizens paid off. If you have already spoken up for Florida’s State Parks, relax and enjoy this victory in round … Read more
Carbon Management Regulations: Louisiana Spotlight
Carbon management is expanding widely throughout the Gulf Coast, and many large projects are on the brink of development. While these projects bring economic opportunity and hold important climate considerations, … Read more
Flora and Fauna in the Bird’s Foot Delta: Looking Forward
Growing up in Louisiana, I was always aware of water and the rivers that carry it to the Gulf of Mexico. Despite this, I did not gain an understanding of … Read more
The Power of Prescribed Burning: A Practice That Unites Us All
During a recent trip to the Dominican Republic, I found myself captivated by the landscape as I drove from the airport. Vibrant fields of sugar cane and bananas sprawled on both … Read more
Gulf Coast Beaches: Let’s Get Wild!
What do you think of when you picture the Gulf Coast? Swampy wetlands filled with wildlife like alligators, thriving tidal marshes home to sea turtles and some of the best … Read more
