America's WETLAND Foundation

America's WETLAND Foundation advocates for the conservation and restoration of the coastal and inland wetlands of Lousiana and surrounding areas, with particular focus on the impacts of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the role wetlands play as storm buffers, and the risks wetland losses pose to energy and other infrastructure. America's WETLAND Foundation has been linked with government entities and figures, environmental groups, and Lousiana businesses, and is currently funded by private donations from numerous sources, including Shell, Chevron, BP, and other major energy corporations.

AWF serves as a neutral arbiter, bringing diverse interests to the table to seek and establish solutions for ensuring the sustainability of the Gulf coast yielding critical environmental and economic benefits for the nation, particularly the 31 states of the Mississippi watershed.

AWF is committed to the sustainability of the Gulf Coast region. The Foundation supports a variety organizations including other foundations, state agencies and educational institutions are aligned with our mission to raise awareness of the importance of America's WETLANDS. However, the Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funding.

Phone: (866) 4WETLAND

Sectors:

• Biodiversity and ecosystems
• Coastal

Related Organizations:

• America's Energy Coast

Related Resources:

• Effectively Addressing Climate Change Through Adaptation for the Energy Gulf Coast
• Building a Resilient Energy Gulf Coast: Executive Report
• Beyond Unintended Consequences: Adaptation for Gulf Coast Resiliency and Sustainability