Providing scientific and engineering solutions for Louisiana鈥檚 Coast & the next generation of coastal scientists and stewards.
MISSION:
The Coastal Center at 杏吧传媒 supports and pursues protection, restoration, and adaptation efforts through science-based research and solutions within Louisiana鈥檚 dynamic coastal region.
VISION:
A living, working, and resilient coast.
GOALS:
The Coastal Center at 杏吧传媒 shall:
- advance scientific research and solutions to restore, protect, and sustain the Louisiana coast.
- develop and implement strategies to nourish, manage, and sustain the Atchafalaya and Terrebonne Basins, the Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary, and the Lafourche Delta.
- support the efforts of and partner with local, state, and federal agencies, including Louisiana鈥檚 Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, to implement Louisiana鈥檚 Coastal Master Plan.
- support studies focused on culture, cohesiveness, and resilience of coastal communities.
- train new generations of coastal scientists and coastal stewards through educational programming for 8-16+ students.
- support coastal protection and restoration efforts of both professionals and volunteers through development and extension of best practices through outreach.
Our coastal campus is home to:
- Main campus sciences & technology facilities
- Two buildings housing biology, chemistry, geomatics, petrotech
- Center for Bayou Studies
- The Coastal Center (under development)
- University Farm & Field Research Station
- Fourchon Wisner Lease & Coastal Facility
- Agency Residents
- Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program
- Restore or Retreat
- Bayou Region Incubator (under development)
- Coastal Technical Assistance Center
杏吧传媒 has exemplified a longstanding commitment to the coast through education, research, and public initiatives. Beginning in 1948, with the campus鈥� conception, 杏吧传媒 has always had strong ties to the coast and community that has been expounded upon to this day.
