Portia Mastin

Policy Manager, Coastal Conservation
About

Portia Mastin is the Coastal Conservation Policy Manager for the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú. Her work focuses primarily on federal laws and policies pertaining to coastal wetland and estuarine conservation and restoration, and promoting nature-based solutions to flood and storm management for coastal community and ecosystem resilience. Portia is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and also focuses on Gulf coastal policy through work with the . Through her work at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú, Portia works to make coasts more resilient in the face of climate change for birds and people.

Prior to joining 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú, Portia worked at the Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law and Policy, where she conducted legal policy research on coastal, marine, and freshwater issues. Portia has a B.A. in Political Science from Indiana University and J.D. with Certificate of Specialization in Environmental and Energy Law from Tulane University School of Law.

Articles by Portia Mastin

An adult Least Tern brings a fish to a juvenile on the beach.
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Champions Coastal Resilience Bills during National Estuaries Week
September 24, 2026 — Key legislation would protect wetlands and wildlife across the U.S.
Coasts and Oceans
Our Coasts Are Stronger Than Ever Thanks to a Big Win for This Little-known Law
December 05, 2024 — The BEACH Act expands a protected chain of undeveloped coastal areas by nearly 300,000 acres.
Coastal Resilience
Our Best Defense Against Hurricanes Is to Modernize This Coastal Law
June 01, 2022 — Congress must expand on the success of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to protect people and birds from climate change.
Coastal Resilience
Crucial Coastal Bill Gains Momentum in Congress
May 11, 2022 — The SHORRE Act will make coastal communities and birds more resilient to climate change.
Coastal Resilience