Misha Mayeur

Primary Convener:
Misha Mayeur, Habitat Recovery Project

Fishing, both freshwater and saltwater, is not only a major economic engine for the state of Louisiana, but a way of life. In coastal communities like Cameron Parish, fishing traditions span generations, with families who have spent lifetimes learning about the ecosystem and playing key roles in conserving it. In recent years, the seafood production and fishing activity largely underwent decline due to the environmental impacts of industrial activity in the coast of Louisiana. We plan to host a panel discussion with members of The Fisherfamily Advisory Council for Tradition & Stewardship (The FACTS), and residents of Cameron Parish to discuss the intersecting crises of environmental degradation and cultural erosion. The panel discussion will emphasize grassroots knowledge from real-life experience of community members and its value for the scientific community to monitor ecosystems and understand changing environmental conditions.

Index Terms
0460 Marine systems
0478 Pollution: urban, regional and global
0496 Water quality
1834 Human impacts

Cross-Listed:
NH - Natural Hazards
SY - Science and Society
ED - Education
GC - Global Environmental Change