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Louisiana Wetland Education Coalition

Current Events:

We are happy to announce the creation of a new listserve to meet the needs of educators interested in the Louisiana wetlands. An informal group called the Louisiana Wetland Education Coalition (LaWEC) has initiated this tool to help distribute materials and workshop information that are focused on wetlands information and are appropriate for the K-12 education forum (both informal and formal education).

If you would like to join the Louisiana Wetland Education Coalition listserve, sign up.

Cool Resources:

Christmas Tree Recycling program

For more information:

DNR  (225) 342-7308 – DEQ (225) 389-5194

Parish Coastal Wetlands Restoration Program (PCWRP)
"Christmas Tree Program" (DNR)

History of the Christmas Tree Program (DNR)

Christmas Tree Recycling 1999 (DEQ)

Organization of the Month:

WETMAAP

WETMAAP Goals:

• introduce educators to wetland habitats’ functions and values
• introduce educators and students to wetland mapping, digital databases, and GIS technology
• assist educators with the integration of wetland issues into existing curricula
• promote public awareness of wetland loss issues and provide an understanding of the cause and effect of wetland change

Co-Project Director
Lawrence R. Handley
337.266.8691
Larry_Handley@usgs.gov

Co-Project Director
Catherine Lockwood
308.432.6275
clockwood@csc.edu

Education Specialist
Jean May-Brett
504.466.9621
jam05@bellsouth.net

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If you would like to submit nominations for “Quote of the Month,” “Photo of the Month,” “Cool Resource,” or “Organization of the Month,” please email heidi_hitter@usgs.gov with the information and any necessary reference material.

[The Current Contact is Susan Testroet- Bergeron at lacoast@nwrccom.cr.usgs.gov or (337) 266-8623. -Webmaster]