The Program
10:30 am
Opening reception with community partners
Light breakfast/snacks served
11:30 am
Welcome by Meraux & CRCL
Intro to CRCL - Corey Miller, Director of Community Resilience for CRCL
Coastal 101 and what is going on with Coastal Restoration
12:10 pm
Forecasting our Future Panel Discussion
Lessons learned from Hurricane Ida and how to be more resilient for tropical systems
Arthur Johnson, Executive Director of Lower 9th Ward Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development
Dominique Seibert, Plaquemines and St. Bernard Extension Agent for LA Sea Grant
Michael Esealuka, Coastal Louisiana Organizer for Healthy Gulf
12:55 pm
CRCL presentations
Intro to CRCL's Oyster shell Recycling Program and Native Plant Programs - Darrah Bach, Oyster Shell Recycling Program Coordinator for CRCL
Inspiring our Future Coastal Leaders: CRCL's Youth Engagement Programs - Hannah Cohen, Community Engagement Specialist for CRCL
1:50 pm
Wrap up with CRCL and raffle drawing
2:00 pm
Entertainment, food truck, grand prize raffle drawing and tour
Music by Michot’s Melody Makers
Food by Queen on Wheels
Tour of OSRP Violet site by CRCL & Gulf South Bank and Trust
