Delta Dispatches

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From Plans to Projects: How Coastal Restoration Actually Happens

Thursday, August 14, 2025 • Duration 40:46

In this episode of Delta Dispatches, Simone talks with Allie Olsonoski of the Environmental Defense Fund and Katie Freer from the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) about the importance of the Louisiana Coastal Master Plan and the development process of the upcoming 2029 Plan. Allie discusses her work tracking priority projects within the MRD coalition, while emphasizing the importance of community relationships. Katie shares insights on the origins and goals of the Coastal Master Plan, how it has evolved, and the critical role it plays in reducing flood risk and reversing land loss. Both guests highlight the current phase of project solicitation, encouraging community involvement to propose new project ideas that address local coastal challenges. The episode underscores the urgency of proactive coastal management and the collaborative efforts required at both state and community levels. 00:52 Meet Allie Olsonoski: Environmental Defense Fund 03:53 Understanding Louisiana's Coastal Master Plan 18:21 Introducing Katie Freer: CPRA Insights 21:34 The Evolution and Future of the Coastal Master Plan 31:11 How to Get Involved: Project Solicitation

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Caring for Coastal Communities: Conversations with Charles Allen and Arthur Johnson

Thursday, August 7, 2025 • Duration 50:11

In this episode of Delta Dispatches, host Simone Maloz discusses Louisiana’s coastal restoration efforts, featuring conversations with Charles Allen and Arthur Johnson. Charles Allen, Community Engagement Director with Audubon Delta, recounts his extensive experience advocating for coastal restoration and community involvement in Louisiana's environmental initiatives. Arthur Johnson, CEO of the Lower Ninth Ward Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development (CSED), shares insights into the organization's history and its ongoing work in community engagement and environmental education. Together, they highlight the importance of community partnerships, youth involvement, and proactive coastal management to ensure a resilient future for Louisiana's coastal areas. 03:24 Charles Allen's Journey in Coastal Work 06:41 Engaging HBCUs in Environmental Advocacy 11:14 Challenges and Future Plans for Coastal Communities 22:23 Introducing Arthur Johnson: A New Guest 25:13 The Origins and Mission of CSED 32:44 Keys to Community Engagement 36:38 Current Initiatives at CSED

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The 2022 Coastal Stewardship Awards

Friday, May 6, 2022 • Duration 49:03

This week Simone is joined by James Karst, Communication Director for the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) to talk about all their exciting work in 2022 including next week's Coastal Stewardship Awards (https://www.crcl.org/coastal-stewardship-awards), which honors individuals and organizations demonstrating extraordinary commitment to our coast. Later in the episode, Simone is joined by three of this year's winners ( Raegan Creppell, Jonathan Foret and Genie Ardoin) who are being recognized for their tremendous work to help coastal communities recover from Hurricane Ida.

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Talking Port Fourchon, Louisiana’s Coast and Terrebonne’s Coastal Day

Friday, June 14, 2019 • Duration 40:32

Thanks for listening to the latest episode of Delta Dispatches. In this episode, we hear more interviews from the EVERLAB conference. In the first segment of the show, you’ll hear Simone’s interview with Chett Chiasson, Executive Director at Port Fourchon to talk about the importance of industry on Louisiana’s coast and the ways Port Fourchon partners with the state of Louisiana and other exciting things happening with the port. Following that interview, Simone sits down with #1 avid listener, Chip Kline, who talks about the passing of the 2019 Annual Plan, barrier islands and more. They also talk about Terrebonne Parish’s Coastal Day, happening on June 19th.

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EVERLAB 2019

Friday, June 7, 2019 • Duration 36:53

Thanks for listening to this week's episode of Delta Dispatches! In this special episode of the show, host Simone Maloz sat down with a series of guests from the EVERLAB conference. EVERLAB, which took place in New Orleans earlier this month, was a place for conversation around environmental finance, investment, risk management, and economic growth. Simone spoke with several attendees at the conference and in this episode you'll hear interviews with Michael Hecht, president & CEO of Greater New Orleans,. Inc., Chip Kline, chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) board, and Steve Cochran, associate vice president of coastal resilience with the Environmental Defense Fund.

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Navigating the High Mississippi River

Friday, May 31, 2019 • Duration 44:48

Thanks for listening to the latest episode of Delta Dispatches. Today’s first guest is frequent guest Dr. Alisha Renfro, Coastal Scientist with the National Wildlife Federation! Jacques and Alisha talk at length about the current state of the Mississippi River. They cover everything from the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway, the Old River Control Structure and the upcoming (and historic) opening of the Morganza Spillway. In the final segment, Rachel Rhode, Analyst for Coastal Projects and Programs for the Environmental Defense Fund joins the program to discuss several topics including the anatomy of a delta.

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Flying over Louisiana's Coast with SouthWings

Friday, May 24, 2019 • Duration 43:00

Thanks for listening to the latest episode of Delta Dispatches. On today’s show, our hosts Simone Maloz and Jacques Hebert have a conversation with David Moore, the Aviation Director of SouthWings. SouthWings is a non-profit conservation organization that provides a network of volunteer pilots to advocate for the restoration and protection of the ecosystems and biodiversity of the Southeast through flight. David talks about his journey to SouthWings and how you can join their network of pilots! Later in the show Kat Loomis, Outreach Assistant for Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL), to talk about their upcoming events including this week’s Shell-A-Bration!

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Everlab 2019: Connecting the Environment and Economy

Friday, May 17, 2019 • Duration 46:51

Welcome to Delta Dispatches, with your hosts Simone Maloz & Jacques Hebert. Today’s first guest is Robin Barnes, Executive VP and COO of GNO, Inc. She preview’s GNO, Inc.’s upcoming Everlab conference (June 4th), at the NOPSI hotel. In the second half, Marissa Allweiss Wendte, Development and Membership Director at CRCL joins the show to discuss an upcoming event, the CRCL Shell-A-Bration. Register to attend Everlab and use our special promo code GEAUX to get a 20% discount!

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Lighthouses, Docents and Volunteer Opportunities in Coastal Louisiana

Friday, May 3, 2019 • Duration 41:41

Welcome to Delta Dispatches, with your host Simone Maloz! She’s joined by guest host Chris Cook, Lighthouse Director at Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation. Chris talks about his path to LPBF, his passion for history, and his work at Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation’s historic lighthouse. Chris and Simone also talk about LBPF’s upcoming Beach Sweep and other upcoming volunteer opportunities. Rebecca Triche, Executive Director at the Louisiana Wildlife Federation joins Simone to talk opportunities happening across the coast including the Conservation Leadership Corps.

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Nurturing Nature with Journalist Ken Wells

Thursday, April 25, 2019 • Duration 47:02

Today on Delta Dispatches, Simone and Jacques speak with journalist and author Ken Wells. He talks about his history with both the Houma Courier and Wall Street Journal, how journalism has changed and tells some stories from his years as a journalist. Ken has also written nonfiction books including “Gumbo Life: Tales from the Roux Bayou." Earlier this month, Ken is now a freelance journalist and wrote an insightful article in U.S. News about Louisiana’s land loss crisis. Later in the show, they’re joined by John Price, regional director of operations with Providence Hotels and The Old No. 77 Hotel in New Orleans to talk about their current promotion with Restore the Mississippi River Delta.

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