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It was time for some hard-core science last Friday when a group of MissDelta student and faculty researchers from Grambling State University visited research facilities, including labs at the @lsuscience.bsky.social, the @theh2oinstitute.bsky.social and the LSU Center for River Studies

We’re pleased to announce The Water Institute's Chief Scientist Alyssa Dausman, Ph.D. has been selected as a topic editor for Frontiers in Water, "Integrating Values and Ethics when utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to support Water Management decisions."

The United Houma Nation seeks bids from marketing & communications firms to provide services for two UHN RISING projects:
1) Cultural Documentation and Storytelling
2) Strengthening and Expanding Tribal Communication Systems

📅 Deadline: 5 PM 4/17/25
More info: unitedhoumanation.org/uhn-rising-p...

Fellowship Opportunity:

Help identify disaster risks, develop strategies, and secure funding in Mississippi to aid disaster recovery and build resilient communities as a SBP Resilience Fellow, in partnership with @sbpusa.bsky.social & SMPDD.

Info & apply: www.sbpusa.org/wp-content/u...

“I'm really excited to bring these skills to the Institute, where I'm able to apply them to a range of important issues like coastal resilience planning, ecosystem restoration, and sediment management,” says Dalyander.

Congratulations on this achievement!

Soupy Dalyander, Principal for Research Strategies, completed expert certification in decision analysis through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center, the premier training program for learning to apply structured decision-making in natural resource management.

Dr. Carruthers led a team of over 40 experts in authoring the recently published paper, “Identifying and Filling Critical Knowledge Gaps Can Optimize Financial Viability of Blue Carbon Projects in Tidal Wetlands.” Read more about the paper here: thewaterinstitute.org/publications...

Carbon Pulse spoke with President/CEO Beaux Jones and Dr. Tim Carruthers about Louisiana’s unique position in the world of blue carbon and the importance of Louisiana's wetlands to our people, ecosystems and economies. Subscribers can read the article on Carbon Pulse carbon-pulse.com/368453/

This 1200 acre project means habitat for wildlife, stronger storm protection, better fishing and recreation, and a boost for Gulf industries that rely on healthy ecosystems. 🐟

More here -> thewaterinstitute.org/projects/noa...

Nothing beats getting out on the water for some field work. Over the next five years, we’ll be out in the Upper Barataria #wetlandrestoration project as part of the nekton and invertebrate monitoring team!

Mentored by Jessica Henkel, Charles has focused on science communication and workshop facilitation, ensuring that scientific research is both useful & actionable for decision-makers.

Apply by February 26 at 5pm Eastern Time.
www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/sci...

After earning his PhD, Charles Wallace was eager to apply his research skills outside of academia. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Gulf Research Program Fellowship provided him with the perfect opportunity—gaining hands-on policy experience in coastal resilience.

During his fellowship he was an asset, tackling projects such as developing workshops, reviewing grant proposals, conducting community interviews and monitoring nekton in the Upper Barataria Basin.

Apply by February 26 at 5pm Eastern Time.
www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/sci...

Jacob Oster completed his @nationalacademies.org Gulf Research Program Science Policy Fellowship with The Water Institute last summer and returned to Corpus Christi to complete his PhD in Marine Biology at Texas A&M University. 🌊📜

Now the Director of Research Operations at The Water Institute, Jessica is a leader in bridging the gap between research and real-world impact.

Apply by February 26 at 5pm Eastern Time: www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/sci...

Jessica Henkel was among the first @nationalacademies.org Gulf Research Program Science Policy Fellows! 🌊📜

She worked at RESTORE Council in New Orleans under the mentorship of Alyssa Dausman, now the Chief Scientist at The Water Institute. Jessica later became a mentor herself.

Kathryn’s journey shows how this fellowship can open doors. Ready to start yours? Apply by February 26 at 5pm Eastern Time.

More information and apply now: www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/sci...

Kathryn Keating applied for @nationalacademies.org Gulf Research Program Science Policy Fellowship in 2018, wanting to work at the intersection of disasters, environment, and policy.

Now, she’s a social scientist at The Water Institute, supporting communities and ecosystems in the Gulf region.

We are hiring a coastal ecologist:
✅ BS or MS in Wildlife Biology, Coastal Ecology, or a related field
✅ Fieldwork experience in coastal wetlands
✅ Knowledge of ARC-GIS Pro and Excel

Full listing and applications: workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...

It's been over a week since Cook-Off for the Coast, and we're still thinking about the food we got to try! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table and talked with us!

Interested in applying science to policy? Hone your skills by putting them to practice for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities and #ecosystems. Applications for the @NASEM Gulf Research Program #SciencePolicy fellowships are open now.

www.nationalacademies.org/ourwork/scie...

Cook-Off for the Coast Cook-Off for the Coast is a fun community event in St. Bernard Parish to help raise awareness about Louisiana’s land loss crisis and the urgent need for coastal restoration. Join us for Cook-Off co…

Join us for the next Cook-Off for the Coast on February 1, 2025, at Docville Farm located at 5124 E. Saint Bernard Hwy in Violet, LA. Free to public. Gates open at 11am. Food samples are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

More info: coastcookoff.com

Thank you Water Institute for your leadership in this year of planning the Atchafalaya Coastal Resilience Lab @theh2oinstitute.bsky.social

thewaterinstitute.org/projects/atc...

Here’s a clip from WWL First News with Tommy Tucker, where The Water Institute’s CEO and President Beaux Jones about recent research on blue carbon in Louisiana’s wetlands.

Listen now: www.audacy.com/podcast/wwl-...

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Proposal and Project Specialist to help us shape the future of water resource management. This role is pivotal in managing proposals, maintaining accurate data, and supporting our ERP system (Intacct).

Learn more + apply: workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...

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When your dad's job blows everyone else's out of the water 😎🆒

The story highlights a recently published paper, authored by a team of over 40 experts, led by Dr. Carruthers, our Director of Coastal Ecology, the identifies key uncertainties that must be addressed and explores potential to make Blue Carbon strategies a reality for coastal wetlands in Louisiana.

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In a @nolanews.bsky.social article “Louisiana's wetlands are priceless. This team is calculating what they're worth to the climate.” Rich Collins, spoke to The Water Institute’s Beaux Jones and Dr. Tim Carruthers about the important work being done to quantify the value of Louisiana’s wetlands.

This paper was authored by a group including The Water Institute’s Ioannis Y. Georgiou (Director of Coastal and Deltaic Systems), Francesca Messina (Researcher), and Michael Miner (Director of Applied Geosciences).

A graphic with an image of a hurricane hitting Louisiana coast as the background and text. Title text reads "New Paper!" Subtitle text reads: "Storm Dynamics Control Sedimentation and Shelf-Bay-Marsh Sediment Exchange Along the Louisiana Coast." The body text reads: "Key Points 1. Hurricane modeling indicates forward speed and intensity dominate net sediment exchange and transport along a shelf-bay-marsh system 2. As hurricane forward speed slows, more sediment is moved onshore due to longer storm duration which entrains and transports more sediment 3. Most scenarios show inner shelf does not fully replenish sediment moved to wetlands suggesting long-term sediment deficit and Bay deepening" The fine print at the bottom reads "About the background image: Hurricane Gustav makes landfall along Louisiana's coast in 2008. Courtesy of the National Weather Service."

Hurricanes are often seen as destructive forces, but for wetlands, they can provide essential sediment and nutrients, helping vertical growth. A study modeled Hurricane Gustav (2008) near Terrebonne Bay, LA, to explore how storm factors impact sediment transfer. Read it here: lnkd.in/gkjca6eW