CLIMATE CHANGE

In South Louisiana, erosion and rising water are steadily wearing away the land as rivers, storms, and the Gulf of Mexico reshape the coast. Wetlands and barrier islands are disappearing due to sea-level rise, subsidence, and reduced sediment flow. As a result, people are more vulnerable to flooding and hurricanes, and many of them are being forced to leave their homes. As houses are impossible to sell in the area, most families board up their homes and leave with not much cash in their pockets, while others sell what they can sell before moving. And of course, there’s the folks who have no escape and will ride this out until the end.

These photos were taken in November of 2025.

This series is a work in progress, expected to be completed by the end of 2026.