Conserving Earth: the Atchafalaya Basin

At nearly a million acres, the Atchafalaya Basin is America’s largest swamp. It’s bigger than the Florida Everglades, yet how much do you know about its role in flood management and land building? Brian Lezina with the Coastal Planning and Restoration Authority, and Justin Lemoine, with the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area join host Rebecca Triche to discuss managing for wildlife habitat in “the Basin” and its significance for sustaining cultures and communities. Learn more about the Atchafalaya Basin on the next Conserving Earth on Wednesday November 15 at 6pm.