Isle de Jean Charles, Louisiana

Isle de Jean Charles is a small island in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, and home to the Isle de Jean Charles Band of Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw Indians for over 170 years. Once spanning 22,000 acres, it has shrunk to around 320 acres due to erosion, saltwater intrusion, and climate change. In 2016, Louisiana received $48 million in federal funding to support the voluntary relocation of residents—one of the first U.S. climate resettlement efforts. The island remains a striking symbol of environmental loss and cultural resilience.