“Louisiana will not just accept or adapt to climate change impacts… Louisiana will do its part to address climate change,” said Edwards. “Another truth we can’t ignore is that our state economy, and the nation at large, depends on Louisiana’s strong industrial sector.”
Four coastal Louisiana tribes and one in Alaska that say the U.S. government violated their human rights by failing to take action on climate change have submitted a formal complaint to the United Nations in Switzerland.
A network of organizations from across the Gulf South has published a regional Green New Deal policy platform that aims to build on the national policy of the same name. It emphasizes clean energy jobs, environmental justice, and transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Watch Locked, Water Warriors, L’Eau Est La Vie’s The Fight at Standing Rock Continues in the Bayous of Louisiana, From the Muddy Mississippi to Morocco’s Medinas, and more — all in one place.
On Trans Day of Remembrance, remember those who were taken from us — and support those of us who are still here. #TDOR
A storm guide for our queer, transgender, nonbinary, and two-spirit siblings. In 2017 with a storm in the Gulf, we threw together a quick hurricane guide specifically geared toward people who have moved to New Orleans and who may be experiencing their first storm. With the knowledge of multi-generation New Orleanians, hazard mitigation specialists, friends and neighbors, we created a Google document with all the tips and tricks to preparing for a storm.
Over the past couple of years, we’ve (Imagine Water Works + Propeller) delivered more than 20 issues of Watermark: a briefing on water programs, policies, and funding in Louisiana. In that time, our work also transitioned, leading us to transition the Watermark briefing, too.
September 26-27, Governor’s Island, NY. Art of Science, Science of Art: Working with Water in a Changing World
Sunday, September 15th @ 2pm: Join Chasity Hunter, NOPL, and Imagine Water Works for a special screening and discussion of Station 15.
Saturday, August 24th @ 10:30am: Join Recharge NOLA, ISeeChange, and Imagine Water Works for a special program on rain barrels, rain gauges, and more.