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Welcome to the Center

The Wetlands Discovery Center is revolutionizing how we think, teach and learn about Louisiana’s disappearing coast. Our programs focus on developing adaptation skills in our young people. By doing so, we ensure the survival of our culture along with our workforce.

Revolutionizing Coastal Education

The students of South Louisiana are ready to fight to preserve their way of life, but it is our responsibility to arm them with the tools necessary to win this battle. The Wetlands Discovery Center has an obligation to educate these students to adapt for the future. We have the opportunity to lift our young people from the water. By teaching our students adaptability, we teach them to swim and survive.

Envisioning the Future

Whether you live along Bayou Terrebonne, work along Bayou Lafourche, or celebrate in the city of New Orleans, we're all in this together. Everyone across the globe faces challenges in the place they choose to live, but the residents of coastal Louisiana face complicated issues. Our land is washing away, but that doesn't mean our next generation has to be lost too.

Events

Wetlands Youth Summit
March 6-7, 2015

The Wetlands Youth Summit aims to bring young leaders together to discuss the various challenges and potential solutions for gulf coast communities. The summit is free of charge and is open to all high school students.

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Mar1

Many thanks to South Louisiana Bank for awarding a grant to South Terrebonne and Vandebilt High Schools in honor of the wonderful work our students did presenting the Bayou Dularge Ridge Restoration project at the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) meeting!!!

Feb28

Join us on March 6-7 for this year's Wetlands Youth Summit. Go to slwdc.org/programs/wys for more information!

Feb27

Join us for this year's Wetlands Youth Summit where high school students will brainstorm ideas of how to reduce pollution in Bayou Terrebonne and put a plan into action! www.slwdc.org/programs/wys

Welcome to the Center

Revolutionizing Coastal Education

Envisioning the Future

Wetlands Youth Summit March 6-7, 2015

Wetlands Youth Summit
March 6-7, 2015