Ep. 541 – ConocoPhillips & Ducks - A Novel Partnership for Wetlands Conservation
January 4, 202452m 14s
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Show Notes
In addition to being one of the world’s leading exploration and production companies based on both production and reserves, ConocoPhillips is the largest private wetlands owner in Louisiana. John Harrington, Director of ConocoPhillips Coastal Wetlands, and Cassidy Lejeune, DU Director of Conservation Programs, share the inspirational story of an innovative partnership that is restoring and protecting vital wetlands and migratory bird habitat in coastal Louisiana and across North America.
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transcriptpodcast episodelocationHoumaLouisianaunique placeConocoPhillips Coastal Wetlands OfficepartnershipconservationDucks UnlimitedConocoPhillipsentityengagedproudstoryJohn HarringtonDirector of Coastal WetlandsCassidy LejeuneDU employeeDirector of Conservation ProgramsSouth LouisianaLafayetteofficestate partnersLDWFaccomplishmentsprivate landownersfarmersranchersstate agenciesfederal agenciescorporate entityland holdingswildlife benefitsnatural resourcesstewardshipConocoPhillipswetlandsLouisianastewardshipconservationfisheriesduck habitatresiliencymarshcoastal communitiestranscriptpodcast episodepresentationsvillageraise a childdeliverconservation workConocopartnermoneyresourcesopportunitypartnership10 yearsexpandingformalized partnershipDUcoastal Louisianaplacecome aboutco-workersworkpresenceLouisianaprojectwater control structureMarsh Island RefugeIberia ParishoperatingPlaya Lakes areaTexassouthern Great PlainsU.S.staffembeddedjoint venturestate agenciespartnersConocoPhillipsrelationshipconversationsownacresSouth Louisianavulnerablelostrestorationenhancementprotectionactionnaturesayingworklocatedco-locatedformal hand-in-hand partnershipdifferentother partnerssmall landownersbig landownersnonprofitsstatefederal.ConocoDucks UnlimitedpartnershipprojectsfundingAlaskacoastal Louisianaoil and gas extractionconical propertiesstewardshipConoco partnersrelationshipconservation-mindedDUlandownerfittap inutilizemoniesmove the needletrustprogramsynergiesmaximize effortsbad ideasmoving forwardprojectsexcitedmacro impactsGold Meadow Marsh Creation ProjectSouth Lafourche Leveecritical infrastructureHurricane Idaterracesresiliencynature-based projectsmechanicsfreshwater introductionmarsh creationtrenossescrevassesGolden MeadowConoco's partnershipinvestment in scienceresearcheffectsbenefitscoastal biologistscoastal engineerslandownersprivate lands programfundingFacebook commentsLouisianaprojectsprivate landpublic landplatformdiscussquiet operatorssuccessfulencourageConocoPhillipsmigratory bird partnershipsPlaya Lakes joint ventureGulf Coast Joint Venturejoint venturesmanagement board meetingsindividual partnerscontributionjoint venture partnershipsConocoPhillipsmarsh terracingConoco's investmentsciencerestoration techniquehabitat conditionsdiversityhabitatcost-effectivestabilizeproductiveplanting mangrovespartnershipfunding securedfuture projectsNational Fish and Wildlife Foundation grantdesign workHurricane Ida arearidge and marsh creation projectterracing projectliving shoreline projectgrantleverageseed moneypending proposalsmarsh creationportfolio of projectsConocoPhillips partnershipcoastal Louisianapresencemoney availableDucks Unlimiteddaily basisfun storiessummarizepartnershipculture impactsresiliency impactshabitatcommunityplanningchangespropertyworkpartnershippride