Our Commitment
to the Wetlands
Alligator farmers work together with landowners to restore and preserve wetlands in Louisiana.
Structural and non-structural projects aim to enhance and protect the natural ecosystems and the thousands of species that live there.
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Marsh Creation/Sediment Placement
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Hydrologic Restoration
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Barrier Island Restoration
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Ridge Restoration
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Marsh Terracing
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Vegetative Planting
Wetlands store large amounts of carbon, specifically blue carbon. Wetlands and rainforests are the Earth’s best defense mechanisms in fighting climate change.
Only 6% of the Earth is covered in wetlands. The wetlands are being destroyed faster than any other ecosystem. Degrading wetlands RELEASE carbon into the atmosphere.
Per the UN, “More than 85% of the world’s wetlands have vanished since the 18th century, making investments in alligator habitat conservation more crucial than ever.” The alligator industry is critical in the fight against climate change due to the financial incentive to landowners to restore wetlands and preserve natural habitats.
