The report found that where there is greater workforce participation by women, including in their own businesses, there is also
greater economic resilience, and fewer economic slowdowns.
«Wetland restoration provides a wealth of benefits including storm surge reduction, habitat preservation, carbon sequestration and recreation; as well as job creation, and
economic development that are vital to Louisiana's sustainability and
resilience,» states Michael Hecht, President & CEO of
Greater New Orleans, Inc. «By innovating creative financing solutions for coastal restoration, local companies like Tierra Resources are contributing to the growing hub of Emerging Environmental expertise that can be found in
Greater New Orleans.»