Preventing Erosion in Grand Isle Coastal erosion is a major problem in Louisiana, especially on the coast of Grand Isle, Louisiana. Climate change, hurricanes and the human element are all causes of coastal erosion on the gulf coast of the United States. Over the last century, Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of land along its coastlines. Just in the last 70 years, Grand Isle has seen its sea level rise over 2 feet. Grand Isle is consider Louisiana’s last barrier Island and has been included in federal and state restoration plans for the last 30 years. A popular and effective way to slow down erosion in areas like Grand Isle is to plant strong root bound vegetation. Common vegetation that is used in climates like Grand Isle are saltgrasses, common reed, giant bulrush, and saltmarsh bulrush. These have been proven to slow down the erosion process over time. The continuous effort for state and federal funding for the development of vegetation planting on the coast of Grande Isle is imperative to the reduction of coastal erosion.