JOIN THE FUN
The Cook-Off is back! Join us on February 28, 2026, to highlight good food and the urgent need to protect the Louisiana coast.
- SIGN-UP TO BE A COOK TEAM – Interested in competing in the Cook-Off? Learn more on our new cook team page.
- WE WANT YOUR COAST INSPIRED ARTWORK – We are looking for artists of all ages to submit original pieces that celebrate the bounty of the Louisiana coast. Prizes awarded and a copy of all artwork will be featured during the Cook-Off. Deadline to submit – TBD. View contest page for full information.
- BECOME A COOK-OFF SPONSOR – We offer several sponsorship levels to support the Cook-Off and to help fund local restoration projects. Please email Chris Haines (chrishaines@merauxfoundation.org) at the Meraux Foundation to learn more.
Become a Coastal Advocate
There are many ways to get involved in the fight to save coastal Louisiana. From planting trees and bagging oyster shells to contacting elected officials and attending public meetings, you have the power to make a difference in restoring Louisiana’s coast.
- Get coastal restoration news by subscribing to Restore the Mississippi River Delta coalition.
- Volunteer with Ponchartrain Conservancy or the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.
Cook-Off for the Coast 