The first annual Yellow Rails and Rice Festival runs Oct. 30-Nov. 7 in Jennings and Thornwell, La. Details and directions are available in this announcement (PDF). Come learn about "working wetlands," meet people and see great birds!
NEW ORLEANS - President Obama cited the need for Louisiana wetlands restoration during his Oct. 15 visit to New Orleans while Audubon's Dr. Paul Kemp and other environmental leaders met with top White House environmental adviser Nancy Sutley.
Local and nation conservation groups working in Louisiana, including the National Audubon Society, are tracking legislation, policy changes, and other important actions needed to stem the alarming loss of coastal wetlands in Louisiana by reconnecting the Mississippi River to its delta. Learn how you can help us protect birds, other wildlife and people by subscribing to the e-newsletter Delta Dispatches. Contact us to subscribe.
