Umbrella is a partnership between residents, the City of New Orleans, and nonprofit partners to reduce the effects of climate change like flooding and the heat island effect. Partners include a green jobs training program, faith-based leaders and local community members to address stormwater and flooding issues. Services include:
Paving removal | Urban Conservancy’s Front Yard Initiative
Rain barrels | Green Light New Orleans
Tree planting | SOUL
Workforce and small business development | Launch NOLA
Umbrella is in partnership with the City of New Orleans and funded by the Southeast Sustainability Directors Network.