The issues involved in coastal erosion and ecological degradation, specifically in the Gulf of Mexico regions, are substantial. In Louisiana, for instance, coastal protection and restoration have been priorities for the state since the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The fight to protect the Louisiana coast is led by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority in partnership with the private sector, not-for-profit organizations, and numerous state, local, and federal entities. The coastal parishes and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans have also played pivotal roles in the battle to protect natural systems and mitigate the impacts of intensifying weather events driven by climate change.
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