AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith visits Louisiana, witnessing volunteer-led oyster shell recycling to restore eroding coastline.
AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith visited Louisiana to witness a volunteer-led project that uses recycled oyster shells to restore the state's eroding coastline. The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana collects oyster shells from restaurants and uses them to build reefs along the vulnerable coast, providing a breeding ground for more oysters. Smith praised the importance of such volunteer efforts and highlighted AmeriCorps' commitment to resilience and long-term community involvement.
July 25, 2024
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