Be the Change Southwest Louisiana Needs
Strong communities don’t happen by accident. They are built by people who speak up, show up, and stand together.
At Micah 6:8 Mission, we work every day to protect the health, safety, and future of Southwest Louisiana. Through environmental justice, disaster preparedness, food access programs, and community education we can build lasting change. But, this only happens when community members get involved. Learn below how to make effective comment letters to use your voice for Southwest Louisiana. We need you!
📣 Extended Comment Period — Lake Charles CO₂ Pipeline
Calcasieu Parish residents now have until March 17th to submit public comments on the proposed Lake Charles Lateral CO₂ Pipeline (PL Order No. 7203). This is an important opportunity to ensure local voices are part of the official record before decisions are made that could affect our communities, waterways, and public health.
Comments can focus on key concerns such as requesting a formal hearing in Calcasieu Parish, highlighting how the LCMII proposal seems to bypass standard permitting processes, noting local opposition from the City of Sulphur and City Council, and urging updated review instead of relying on an outdated permit.
How to Submit Your Comment:
- Subject Line: Lake Charles Lateral CO₂ Pipeline – (PL Order No. 7203)
- Send to: info@la.gov
- Include your full name and address to ensure your comment is officially recorded.
Strong communities are built by people who speak up, show up, and stand together. Take this time to add your voice and help protect Southwest Louisiana. Choose the comment template that best reflects your concerns. Each highlights different aspect of the proposal, but give your voice is included in the official record. Strong communities are built by people who speak up, show up, and stand together. Take this time to add your voice and help protect Southwest Louisiana. Choose the comment template that best reflects your concerns. Each highlights different aspect of the proposal, but give your voice is included in the official record.
Thank you for past participation! A big thank-you to everyone who submitted comments during the review periods. Your voices matter. Public engagement builds accountability and protects Southwest Louisiana.
🗣 Attend a Community Voices Meeting
If you want guidance on writing a strong public comment letter, join us at our Community Voices Meetings at the Sulphur Public Library.
These meetings:
• Clear, easy-to-understand information about permits and environmental impacts
• Updates on air quality, pipelines, hazardous materials, and disaster preparedness
• Step-by-step help drafting effective comment letters
• A safe space for residents to ask questions and share concerns
Volunteer Opportunities
Want to take action beyond comment letters? Volunteer with Micah 6:8 Mission to make a tangible difference in Southwest Louisiana.
Volunteer Programs:
- Community Connection Sundays: Bi-monthly grocery giveaways at the Village Coffeehouse in Sulphur, providing food, essentials, and fellowship.
- Hands On Sunday: Interactive, family-friendly programs featuring small science projects, crafts, and environmental education activities that teach sustainability and climate resilience.
- Community Clean-Ups: Trash pick-up and neighborhood improvements.
- Event Support & Outreach: Help run events, set up spaces, and share information.
- Join us and help strengthen our neighborhoods and support families.
Advocacy & Community Education
Knowledge is power. Informed communities can take action for environmental justice.
Ways to Advocate:
- Attend Community Voices Meetings at the Sulphur Public Library to learn about air quality, pipelines, hazardous materials, and disaster preparedness.
- Share environmental updates with neighbors or on social media.
- Sign up for alerts and updates to stay informed.
Together, we can influence decisions that impact our air, water, and health.
Donate & Support
Your contributions help fund:
- Bi-monthly grocery giveaways and essential resource distribution
- Air, water, and land monitoring programs
- Hands On Sunday and youth/family education initiatives
- Disaster preparedness and community resilience programs
Every donation strengthens Southwest Louisiana.
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- Volunteer, submit a comment, or donate — your action matters!