Louisiana’s coast is at risk as never before. Disasters and environmental changes have already caused significant losses and prompted population shifts along the coast, which are expected to increase in the future. Understanding the problems we face, the support systems available, and the possible futures we can build are all critical. 

With this in mind, the Louisiana Folklore Society started the Bayou Culture Collaborative (BCC) to knit together a communication and support network for people concerned about the future of Louisiana’s coast and culture. 

In January of 2022, The BCC started a monthly online gathering of people interested in working together to accelerate climate and environmental adaptation through culture and the arts, recognizing that culture is a powerful motivator for action and that environmental disruptions and contamination threaten community ties to the land and resources that sustain cultural heritage and lifeways. 

Click here for more information about the Bayou Culture Collaborative.