Bayou Lafourche: How A Winding Waterway Weaves Itself Into Your Everyday Life Spring is in full swing and summer is quickly approaching, and while beauty never leaves our estuary throughout the seasons, we must admit that this is one of our favorite times of the year to explore our estuary — especially its [...]
School is Out, Sustainability is In Summertime is on the horizon, and you may be looking for a new project or goal to tackle. We’re challenging you to practice sustainability within your home or workplace, and you’ll learn how a few seemingly small changes can make a big impact within our environment [...]
Hey, you don't belong here! Spring has officially arrived, and with it a new burst of plant, insect, and animal life! And while many believe that this is all good news for our environment, there are actually a few species that can be detrimental to our local ecosystem. The Good Stuff: Why [...]
The Birds and The Bees: Your How-To Guide Building a welcoming environment in your backyard Let’s talk about the birds and the bees! No, really! This Valentine’s Day we’re celebrating our love for birds, bees, and additional backyard wildlife, and for good reason! Birds are essential to the function of healthy ecosystems — [...]
Rain, Rain, Come and Stay? How collecting rainwater can help you and our environment. In south Louisiana, as many residents know, rainwater can be both our enemy and our friend. While rainwater is essential to keeping our environment stable, it has also been a major obstacle with erosion, [...]
10 Resolutions to Make in 2020 to be a Friend to the Estuary This year, when you’re tackling your resolutions for the new year, we’re challenging you to include a resolution that will help to protect and preserve our estuary and all of its inhabitants. Here’s how you can help [...]
Louisiana Seafood: The Bigger Picture Are you purchasing local seafood this holiday season? Learn why purchasing Louisiana seafood is not only great for the community, but also safer for your family. It’s no secret that Louisiana is home to one of the most bountiful seafood industries in the nation, [...]
Row, row, row your boat gently through the estuary Fall has arrived, and with the season’s arrival comes hopes of cooler temperatures lower humidity, and a chance to enjoy the peace of nature before the holiday season starts. This shift of seasons often draws people outdoors to bask in the [...]
Oysters and Louisiana’s Changing Coast Written and Narrated by Earl Melancon, Sea Grant Scholar, Louisiana Sea Grant, Louisiana State University and Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Nicholls State University; Member, Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation I am a coastal shellfish biologist that has worked closely within [...]
The Algae Bloom Boom Sources, safety, and how you can help With beaches, rivers, and lakes across the United States being affected by massive algae blooms, you may be wondering what the causes are, and what you can do to help restore beauty and safety to our water bodies. [...]
