Exhibit by Ellierose Jacksons | For inquiries please contact ejackson3@tulane.edu

As an environmental studies student at Tulane University, I have been able to explore my passion for marine sciences by taking various classes on the subject; these classes have taught me about the intricate inner workings of marine and coastal ecosystems and have also built up my skills in communicating scientific knowledge to others. As an intern for Glass Half Full, I was able to utilize the scientific research skills I have gained over the years to compose this exhibit. The main purposes of this exhibit are to help community members better understand 1) How the wetlands of Louisiana were created and how they function as an ecosystem, 2) How hurricanes and sea-level rise negatively impact wetlands, 3) How wetland restoration is performed, and why it is vital to human, plant, an animal livelihood, and 4) Why performing restoration with recycled glass sand provides a more sustainable alternative to more traditional restoration practices. With this exhibit, I hope to inspire members of the greater New Orleans community to continue to educate themselves about the importance of protecting our wetlands and to think about how they may contribute to restoration efforts through recycling glass and other community-based initiatives.