Did you know that the Gulf of Mexico is home to a great baleen whale – the critically endangered Gulf Brydes whale – that can grow to the size of tractor trailer? These whales are an amazing sight to see. Sadly their population has shrunk to fewer than 100 individuals, most of which reside in …
Last week, I attended my first Gulf Council meeting here in New Orleans, Louisiana. The meetings happen roughly every 2 months, and are where all of the big decisions are made in terms of how to move forward with our Gulf fisheries. The 17-member council consists of 16 state representatives, ranging from fishermen to scientists, …
Here at GRN, we have some pretty amazing friends. Last month, one of our friends, Dean Wilson of Atchafalaya Baskinkeeper, took us on a boat trip through Bayous Sorrel and Pigeon. The Atchafalaya is beautiful, and we couldn’t have asked for a sunnier day to enjoy all the swamp has to offer.The Atchafalaya Basin is …
We are very excited to introduce two new members of GRN’s board: Ackie Adams and Martha Collins! We know that these two passionate leaders will strengthen our work and can’t wait for them to get started.Ackie Adams of Dallas, TXAckie is a long time supporter of GRN. She has worked for 15 years leading efforts …
The Pascagoula River, the last undammed river system of its size class in the lower 48 states, is threatened with the loss of 2800 acres of wetlands if Big Cedar Creek is dammed in George County, Mississippi. Take action now to stop this unnecessary damming project!In a sneaky move, local governments are disguising their long-standing …
We at GRN are honored to have the support of local artists and businesses who want to help us protect the Gulf. These creative entrepreneurs support us by sharing our work with their networks and by donating a portion of proceeds to GRN. Check out this guide for holiday shopping ideas, and give a gift …
At the end of November, we will be moving from Julia Street to a new office in the Central Business District. We’re excited about our new space and hope to see you there! As of December 1, 2015 you can reach us by mail at: Gulf Restoration Network 330 Carondelet, 3rd Floor New Orleans, LA …
Just as the seasons are changing here in the Gulf coast (albeit slowly), GRN’s staff is also undergoing some changes. A few long-time team members are moving on to fresh adventures, current staff are taking on new roles and brand new folks are joining the fight for a healthy Gulf. Last month, we were sad …
Over the past few months, GRN was able to achieve several important victories. As usual, we couldn’t have done this important work without our supporters.Check them out here:Coast Over Coal: On December 23, 2014, a state judge responded to a lawsuit filed by GRN and our partners by revoking RAM Terminal’s coastal use permit for …
Here it is – we finished the 2014 Annual Report and we could not be more pleased. Although GRN got a little behind on our reporting over these busy past years, we finally caught up.Take a look at the 2014 Annual Report and reflect with us on an exciting year working to protect and restore …