Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana

The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana is seeking candidates to join our board of directors starting January 1. Founded in 1988, CRCL is one of the most effective advocacy organizations in the state. CRCL is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in New Orleans with a coastwide footprint. Our mission is to unite people in action to achieve a thriving, sustainable Louisiana coast for all. The board of directors, comprised of 19 people from across Louisiana's coast, governs all aspects of the organization's work. We are seeking candidates with nonprofit board experience. We are also interested in candidates with expertise in marketing and development and with a working knowledge of Louisiana's coastal issues. If you fit these criteria, please send a resume and/or letter of introduction to Isabella Donnell at isabella.donnell@crcl.org by November 11.

Please reach out if you're interested in getting involved in the leadership of CRCL!

Exhibitor spaces at State of the Coast 2025 are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ensure your business stands out for maximum visibility, networking opportunities and reach during the three-day conference in New Orleans. Special nonprofit pricing available. Act quickly to secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gNyFxCin

Don't miss out on announcements for State of the Coast 2025 conference opportunities for: Conference sponsorships Programming and poster proposals Community and student scholarships Vendors and exhibitors Early registration And more! Join our email list now to get involved: https://lnkd.in/gdbDKDrT

The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) is seeking bids for the construction of a restoration project on Bayou Pointe-au-Chien in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Erosion has caused a breach in front of a culturally significant site, opening a trenasse (small cut in the marsh) into Bayou Pointe-au-Chien. CRCL and the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe seek bids to construct a series of lumber cribs filled with straw bales. The bid deadline is October 31, 2024. If you are interested in the project, please reach out to darrah.bach@crcl.org to discuss the requirements. Click this link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gcmjaPQZ

Our oyster shell bagging event on Saturday marked CRCL’s 500th volunteer event! Our volunteers make these coastal restoration projects possible! It’s amazing to see so many of y’all care about our coast as much as we do. Here’s to many more volunteer events! Click the link to check out our upcoming volunteer events: https://lnkd.in/gC9PA94j #coastalrestoration #coastalvolunteers #louisianavolunteers #onlyinlouisiana #coastalerosion #oystershellrecycling #stbernard

A little seed can go a long way! Join us at Docville Farm on October 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to support our Native Plants Program. Enjoy a festive and collaborative atmosphere with presentations about how cypress seed collection can lead to wetland reforestation, a trolley ride to collect seeds, lunch and refreshments, lawn games, crafts and more! A huge thank you to The Meraux Foundation, ATMOS ENERGY CORP, Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company and Abita Brewing Co. for partnering with us. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/g9rVZEmk

🌳🌊 Join the #PostYourCoast Campaign! 🌳🌊 Help us shine a spotlight on coastal Louisiana by sharing your photos and videos! Whether you're a scientist, landowner, student or community member, we want to see your perspective, impact and work throughout the year along Louisiana's coast. 🎉 Community events 🗣️ Meetings 🌱 Restoration projects 🤝 Volunteering 🧪 Research labs and fieldwork 🎣 Recreational sports 🦪 Oyster farming 🛍️ Coastal businesses 🎭 Cultural events 🧡 Get featured at SOC 2025! Each day during State of the Coast 2025, a drawing will take place for a photo or post featured in the hashtag on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn. One lucky participant will win a special prize and have their post featured at the conference.

Join our CRCLectures talk on November 16 with speakers Harvey Stern, Brendan Harmon and Julie Whitbeck! If you love bald cypress trees like we do, you won't want to miss out on this! Learn about the significance of old-growth cypress in coastal Louisiana and how an app can render the legacy of cypress trees. We’ll be hosting this lecture outside, in Jean Lafitte National Park, so you can see these beautiful trees for yourself! Click here to register and learn more about our speakers: https://lnkd.in/gF56JHrt

We're thrilled to be welcoming Acamaya to our Oyster Shell Recycling Program! We'll be recycling their oyster and mussel shells. Named one of America's best restaurants by New York Times, you can be ensured that their oysters and mussels are both delicious and sustainable.