A Multi-Part Podcast Remembering the Pioneers of Coastal Preservation
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In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the six-part series will remember those who worked to increase awareness of the problem, make clear the severity of the impact of coastal loss to the state of Louisiana and urge the need for immediate action.
Listen to discussions with coastal experts, scientists, policy makers and non-governmental organization leaders about the early warnings and activities aimed at protecting, restoring and rebuilding the Louisiana coast along with assessing how the steps taken to save the coast have worked so far.
THE LOUISIANA COAST: EARLY WARNINGS—Podcast is produced and hosted by WYES Community Projects Producer and INFORMED SOURCES host, Marcia Kavanaugh.
Former Executive Director of the Louisiana Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration, Steve Mathies, whose long career has been focused on coastal issues is the project consultant and co-host.
Producer/Host: Marcia Kavanaugh, WYES Community Projects Producer and Host of INFORMED SOURCES
Co-Producer/Host: Steve Mathies, Former Director, Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) and Executive Director, Louisiana Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration; currently coastal consultant with STANTEC
Episode 1: EARLY WARNINGS
Episode 1: EARLY WARNINGS
Description: Discussion about recognizing the scope and significance of Louisiana coastal loss
Pictured left to right:
Dr. Robert Thomas, Loyola University New Orleans, Center for Environmental Communication
Dr. Earl Melancon, Nicholls State University Professor of Biological Sciences
Marcia Kavanaugh, producer/host
Steve Mathies, co-producer/host
Don Davis, Coastal researcher, Louisiana Sea Grant scholar and author
Episode 2: PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA TAKE ACTION
Episode 2: PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA TAKE ACTION
Description: Discussion about the beginnings of the coastal restoration effort
Pictured left to right:
Cathy Norman Penland, Former Land Manager and Attorney, Wisner Land Trust
Steve Mathies, co-producer/host
Marcia Kavanaugh, producer/host
Windell Curole, Retired Director, South Lafourche Levee District
Dr. Robert Thomas, Loyola University New Orleans, Center for Environmental Communication
Episode 3: RESTORING THE LOUISIANA COAST
Episode 3: RESTORING THE LOUISIANA COAST
Description: Describing how civic groups and residents organize to combat coastal loss
Pictured left to right:
Carlton Dufrechou, Former Executive Director, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, now the Pontchartrain Conservancy; currently General Manager, The Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission
Steve Mathies, co-producer/host
Marcia Kavanaugh, producer/host
Steve Cochran, Former Executive Director, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation; state and national coastal advocate
Mark Davis, Former Executive Director, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana; currently Director, Tulane Center for Environmental Law
Episode 4: MEDIA DELIVERS THE MESSAGE
Episode 4: MEDIA DELIVERS THE MESSAGE
Description: Environmental journalists discuss their role in increasing public awareness about coastal loss
Pictured left to right:
Mark Schleifstein, Retired Environment Reporter, The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate
Bob Marshall, Environment Columnist, The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate
Not pictured:
Steve Mathies, co-producer/host
Marcia Kavanaugh, producer/host
Episode 5: COASTAL RESTORATION PRICE TAG
Episode 5: COASTAL RESTORATION PRICE TAG
Description: Discussion about the policy, funding and implementation of coastal restoration projects
Pictured left to right:
Garret Graves, former U.S. Congressman, LA 6th Congressional District; former Chair, The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA)
Steve Mathies, co-producer/host
Marcia Kavanaugh, producer/host
Steve Cochran, Former Executive Director, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation; state and national coastal advocate
Jerome “Zee” Zeringue, Louisiana State Representative, District 52; former Executive Director, The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA)
Episode 6: COASTAL GAINS AND LOSSES
Episode 6: COASTAL GAINS AND LOSSES
Description: Discussion about coastal restoration accomplishments and what the future holds
Pictured left to right:
Bren Haase, Director, Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program; Former Executive Director, Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
Steve Mathies, co-producer/host
Marcia Kavanaugh, producer/host
Steve Cochran, Former Executive Director, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation; state and national coastal advocate
Mark Davis, Former Executive Director, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana; currently Director, Tulane Center for Environmental Law
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