St. Mary Excel's second-quarter report

(Editor's Note: This is the second-quarter report from the St. Mary Excel citizens group.)
St. Mary Excel has been working since 2018 across political subdivisions and the tenure of elected officials to implement recommendations of a community hosted Urban Land Institute panel visit.
St. Mary Excel submits reports quarterly to share progress toward implementing panel recommendations.
St. Mary Excel submits this Quarter 2 of 2021 report. The organization:
—Facilitated planning meetings detailing action steps for development of a resilience lab,
—Attended Atchafalaya River Basin Restoration and Enhancement meetings in Napoleonville and Morgan City.
—Worked with residents on Sacred Heart Park subdivision sign and verified subdivision location with the St. Mary Parish Assessor’s office; supported the City of Morgan City in submission of a grant application to receive monies for seven additional subdivision/neighborhood signs.
—Explored workforce development expansion in marine science and maritime training,
—Hosted a Local Interest Group meeting on April 23..
See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo6Sc4JZAX8
—Completed internship worker project in collaboration with Nicholls State University and Community Foundation of Acadiana, St. Mary Parish Affiliate,
—Submitted a St. Mary Excel resolution of support for a National Estuarine Research Reserve in the Atchafalaya Zone and encouraged other organizations and individuals to do the same. Resolutions of support have already been submitted to the governor’s office by the city of Morgan City, St. Mary Parish government, the town of Berwick, the Port of Morgan City, the St. Mary Parish School Board, and state Sen. Bret Allain.
For more information on sending a resolution of support for your organization or as an individual email SaintMaryECEL@gmail.com.
—Continued to communicate the benefits of the Atchafalaya Zone being named a National Estuarine Research Reserve by appearances at the Morgan City Rotary Club meeting; Community Foundation of Acadiana, St. Mary Parish Affiliate board meeting; and on the KWBJ-22 Voice of the Coast talk show,
—Supported the city of Morgan City in submission of additional biking/hiking path grants through drafting applications and collaborating with the South Central Planning District and participated in the Juneteenth community bike ride.
—Received notice of an award of a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant for business and entrepreneurial support in the Morgan City and Berwick area. Look for more details on this grant award in the weeks to come.