The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) is a nonprofit whose mission is to unite people in action to achieve a thriving, sustainable Louisiana coast for all. The organization, founded in 1988, advocates for science-based coastal policies and actively engages in on-the-ground restoration initiatives through its Native Plants Program and Oyster Shell Recycling Program. In addition to these efforts, the nonprofit plays a vital role in educating students through its Future Coastal Leaders program and orchestrates the biennial State of the Coast conference — the premier gathering on coastal restoration in Louisiana.