Coastal erosion and wetland deterioration are serious and widespread problems affecting Louisiana’s coastal zone. With coastal wetland losses of 16,000 to 20,000 acres per year, the long term social, environmental, and economic consequences will deprive not only Louisiana but also the Gulf of Mexico Region and the nation as a whole of vitally important fish, wildlife, and other wetland-related economic and environmental benefits. While Port Fourchon actively pursues its purpose of stimulating commercial development, it accepts as part of its mission the responsibility of acknowledging the environmental value of the setting in which Port Fourchon is located. The Port Commission works diligently to restore and protect the coastal landscape and habitats that surround the port. Below are just a few examples of how Port Fourchon works in conjunction with environmental organizations to protect our deteriorating coastal landscapes.