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Today is the second anniversary of the launch of Restoration and Resilience. Over the past twenty-four months, we have used our blog to spread the message about job opportunities stemming from ecosystem restoration in coastal Louisiana. We have also delved into discussions about some of the wider economic benefits that would accrue to the nation if it expedited efforts to protect and rebuild the Mississippi River Delta, a productive region of marshes, swamps, ports, and industrial facilities that is fittingly referred to as “America’s Wetland”.
However, none of our blog posts would have mattered much had it not been for you, the readers of Restoration and Resilience. By visiting our blog and circulating its posts via email and social media, you have helped to promote our pieces to a larger audience.
As we begin our third year, we hope that you will continue to share our stories with your contacts and colleagues. The calendar will be chock-full of stories relevant to Louisiana and its Gulf Coast neighbors, most significantly as Congress decides on the fate of the RESTORE Act, a piece of legislation that would dedicate Clean Water Act penalties from the BP oil disaster to regional restoration efforts. It will be ever more important for you to give us feedback about our stories and insight as to how you would help to save the Mississippi River Delta and other ecosystems in need of a little R&R.
Related Links
Happy Birthday R&R [Restoration and Resilience]
The RESTORE Act [MississippiRiverDelta.org]
Welcome to Restoration and Resilience! [Restoration and Resilience]
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