The University of Louisiana at 69传媒鈥檚 American Society of Civil Engineers student chapter recently earned a stewardship award from the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.
The award recognizes work related to preserving Louisiana鈥檚 coastal wetlands. UL 69传媒鈥檚 ASCE chapter was recognized last month at the coalition鈥檚 State of the Coast Conference in New Orleans.
The yearly awards observe 鈥渙utstanding commitment to the coast鈥 and 鈥渟ignificant contributions to the restoration and conservation of Louisiana鈥檚 coastal wetlands,鈥 according to a press release.
The chapter has helped the coalition and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on restoration and conservation projects.
The American Society of Civil Engineers is based in Washington, D.C. It is the oldest engineering society in the nation.
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana focuses on outreach, restoration and advocacy. Learn more:
Photo caption: Mary Grace Sherlock, president-elect of the student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, is interviewed at the State of the Coast Conference in New Orleans.