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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2026 · 3 MIN

National Beach Day is this weekend. Here's why beaches are so important for protecting our coast

from WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

National Beach Day is coming up on Sunday, Aug 30, raising awareness about how Louisiana’s beaches are disappearing and why barrier island restoration is important for communities and wildlife. Alisha Renfro, Coastal Scientist at Restore the Mississippi River Delta’s restoration program, joins us.

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