In this episode of Delta Dispatches, host Simone Maloz discusses the importance of coastal restoration in Louisiana's Bayou Region with Bren Haase, Program Director at Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP), and Jennifer Armand, Executive Director of the Bayou Community Foundation (BCF). Bren talks about his role at BTNEP, the organization's work in water quality and habitat preservation, and their upcoming events including the White Boot Gala. Jennifer highlights the community's resilience in the face of disasters like Hurricane Ida and the importance of mental health, housing, and other services in the Bayou Region. They also discuss the work of various nonprofit organizations supported by BCF and the upcoming White Boot Gala fundraiser. Both guests emphasize the need for continued support and collaboration to address the region's ongoing environmental and human needs.

You can learn more about BTNEP at https://btnep.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/BTNEP/. You can learn more about BCF at https://www.bayoucf.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/BayouCommunityFoundation

01:22 Introducing Bren Haase and BTNEP

13:15 Native Plant Propagation at Nichols Farm

19:15 Upcoming Events and Initiatives

25:56 Introduction to Jennifer Armand

30:44 The Formation of Bayou Community Foundation

37:12 Hurricane Ida Recovery Efforts

44:13 Nonprofit Support and Conferences