Students for a Healthy Gulf

05/14/2020

In times like these, it is necessary that we acknowledge the good news that comes each and everyday. Read another blog post about the silver linings that can shed light on the Gulf.

Healthy Gulf is committed to uniting and empowering people to protect and restore the natural resources of the Gulf Region. This blog discusses issues facing the health of the Gulf Region.

05/14/2020

Don’t let industry lobbyists push through their agenda at the expense of our land, wildlife and communities - take action today! Here's an update from the Healthy Gulf Blog. We must urge our Senators to hold polluting corporations accountable for their actions.

The Louisiana state Senate could vote as soon as today on legislation that would take away parishes’ ability to defend our wetlands - take action now!

04/26/2020

"In the midst of a pandemic, perhaps we look even harder to make meaning of our shared human experience. Today, what seems to resonate widely with people is that the Earth is somehow taking revenge: "Is the Covid-19 Pandemic Mother Nature’s Response to Human Transgression?" asks one writer (in a widely distributed post), as if we humans are somehow separate from the world." Read on in this interesting take on how Earth Day fits into our current situation, or how our current situation fits into Earth Day. https://www.americanscientist.org/blog/from-the-staff/stewardship-of-earth

04/16/2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gulf communities have enough to worry about without worrying about what potentially harmful environmental regulations and permits might sneak through with proper public scrutiny. Unfortunately, dozens of new water pollution and wetland destruction permits have been announced in the days after Gulf governors announced states of emergency. Click this link to send a quick and simple email to members of our government to ensure the ability for gulf states to have their voices heard.

04/16/2020

"In these trying times, we’re thinking about all the Gulf residents and people around the world who are suffering due the Covid-19 virus and associated economic disaster..." Read more from Healthy Gulf's blog here to learn about the state of the Gulf during this time.

In these trying times, we’re thinking about all the Gulf residents and people around the world who are suffering due the Covid-19 virus and associated economic disaster...

03/30/2020

Sign up online to volunteer to help with food and medicine delivery or other assistance for people who are experiencing coronavirus-related emergencies (courtesy of GNO Caring Collective).

Please fill out this form if you need aid due to the current COVID-19 emergency, or if you are able to volunteer to help those in need. Please note this form is *ANONYMOUS* - you must provide a name (real or otherwise) and contact email or phone number for us to respond and try to get aid to you.

03/30/2020

Even during the heart of the pandemic facing us currently, we must be mindful that New Orleans still remains vulnerable to flooding that will only make things more difficult. Here is some information on Green Infrastructure which is what Healthy Gulf is working to promote among policy-makers and community members throughout the year, and also during this trying time. Rainwater flows quickly over impermeable pavement, like concrete. If that water can be slowed down, held, or absorbed, less flooding will happen. Simple projects like installing a rain garden or rain barrel in your yard can help reduce the risk of flooding on your property.

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