Mississippi By Nature: Houma Nation On The Edge

The Houma Nation has a deep-rooted history in southeastern Louisiana, where they have lived and thrived along the Mississippi River and its delta for centuries. Recently, they face escalating challenges as environmental degradation accelerates, pushing them ever closer to the coast and into the path of rising waters and land loss. 

In this episode, Chief Lora Ann Chaisson of the United Houma Nation discusses the profound transformations in her community’s environment—from lush woodlands to waterlogged landscapes—and how these changes have forced shifts in traditional ways of life and economic livelihoods. 

Chief Chaisson also highlights the resilience of the Houma people as they navigate these turbulent changes, emphasizing the need for proper consultation and inclusion in environmental planning. This compelling account underscores the struggle for survival and cultural preservation against the relentless encroachment of water on their lands.

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Taxonomy

• River Studies
• Performance Benchmarking of River
• River Engineering
• River Basin management
• River Restoration
• Climate Change Resilience
• Water > River Basin Management