Breaux Act Newsflash - Updated October 2007 Monthly Announcements & Reminders
********************************************************************************Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act October Monthly
Newsflash
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CWPPRA Task Force Meeting
October 25, 2007
9:30:00 AM
US Army Corps of Engineers Office
Contact Info: Melanie Goodman 504-862-1940 or
Melanie.L.Goodman@mvn02.usace.army.mil
CWPPRA Task Force
The Task Force meeting scheduled for October 17, 2007 has been cancelled
and re-scheduled for Thursday October 25, 2007. The time and meeting
location will remain the same. Please call or email Ann Gallegher with any
questions or concerns.
Anne E. Gallagher
CWPPRA Contractor
USACE New Orleans, LA
504.862.2032
504.862.1892 (fax)
http://www.lacoast.gov/news/calendar/
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CWPPRA Dedication Ceremony
October 26, 2007
10:30 AM
LUMCON
Cocodrie, La
Three CWPPRA Field Trips and LUMCON tour available - WEATHER PERMITTING
RSVP a.s.a.p. to reserve your seat on the boat!
heidi_hitter@usgs.gov
Detailed information will be on www.lacoast.gov in the near future
http://www.lacoast.gov/news/calendar/
For directions
http://www.lumcon.edu/Information/directions.asp
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Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation Board of Directors
Thursday, October 11th, 2007
10:00 a.m.
Tangipahoa Psh City Council Chambers
125 West Hickory Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation Board of Directors will meet for the
regular Board Meeting on October 11, 2007 at 10 AM
For More Information Please call 504-836-2215 Or visit SaveOurLake.org
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Voice of the Wetlands Festival
October 12-14, 2007
Southdown Plantation
1208 Museum Drive
Houma, La 70360
The Voice of the Wetlands Festival Oct 12- 14 at the Southdown Plantation
in
Houma, La.
- 1208 Museum Dr Houma, LA 70360
VOW Festival Hours
Fri. Oct 12 Festival 5pm to 10pm
Sat. Oct 13 Festival Hours 11am to 10pm
Sun. Oct 14 Festival Hours 11am to 8pm
Map and links
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=southdown+plantation&near=Houma,+LA&ll=29.587016,-90.739402&iwstate1=dir:to&iwloc=A&f=d&daddr=1208+Museum+Dr,+Houma,+LA+70360
http://www.southdownmuseum.org/
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Wild Things 2007
October 13, 2007
10 AM - 5 PM
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex
61389 Hwy 434
Lacombe, La
985-882-2000
Wild Things 2006 Photos
http://www.friendsoflouisianawildliferefuges.org/
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Harvesting Louisiana Native Plant Seeds
October 12-13, October 26-27, November 16-17
Location: Several remnant coastal prairie sites on Hwy 165 and Hwy 90
near Jennings and Kinder (between Lafayette and Lake Charles, off I-10)
Description: Individual and group volunteers needed to collect native
Louisiana plant seeds at sites near Jennings, Welsh, Gueydan, Midland
and/or Kinder. Seeds will be used for future coastal restoration projects
to restore coastal habitat and regenerate food sources for wildlife.
Volunteers will work in tall grass so we advise you to wear long pants and
long sleeves. Orientation will include education on native plant
identification. Plant knowledge a plus but not necessary.
To volunteer or partner with the project, please contact:
Rebecca Triche, Senior Coordinator
Jenny Reeverts, Associate Coordinator
at 225-346-6945
or by email at LouisianaProject@nwf.org
www.nwf.org/louisiana
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LSU Coastal Roots Program
October 16 & 18, 2007
The LSU Coastal Roots Seedling Nursery Program for Habitat Restoration
helps Louisiana schools to establish seedling plant nurseries at their
schools. Currently 17 schools in 10 south Louisiana parishes participate
in the program. These student-run nurseries produce native plants to use
in habitat restoration efforts at a local site in need of vegetative
plantings. First established in 2000 by the Louisiana Sea Grant College
Program, Coastal Roots is now directed by faculty from the LSU College of
Education and Agriculture, as well as an LSU AgCenter Marine Agent.
The primary goal of the LSU Coastal Roots Program is to assist students in
cultivating an attitude of stewardship toward our natural resources and to
provide an active learning situation in which they can explore a variety
of strategies for sustaining our coastal habitats. In early winter
students begin by planting their seeds in their nurseries. The following
fall, students travel to a nearby site to transplant their crop. Since
2000, over 1900 student participants have planted nearly 18,000
school-grown native seedlings and grasses during 57 planting events.
For information on how your school can participate or, if you would like
to help support the program so that more schools can participate at
minimal cost, contact Dr. Pam Blanchard, LSU College of Education, 225/
578-2297, <PamB@LSU.EDU>.
Coastal Roots Planting Dates
Fall 2007
All should start planting at the restoration site at 10 am (tentatively)
unless otherwise noted.
Date-School-Restoration Site
October 16 (T)-Harry Hurst Middle-Wetland Watcher Park
October 18 (TH)-Albert Cammon Middle-Bayou Segnette S.P.
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GCAGS 2007 Annual Convention
Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies and Gulf Coast Section of
SEPM
October 21-23, 2007
Corpus Christi, Texas
Contact Info: http://www.gcags2007.com/
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LaGCOE October 23-25, 2007
Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition
Cajundome & Convention Center
Lafayette, La
http://www.lagcoe.com/
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Ocean Commotion 2007
Baton Rouge, LA
October 25, 2007
www.lamer.lsu.edu
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Coastal Zone Meetings (CZM)
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Calcasieu CZM
When: October 16, 2007 5:30:00 PM
Location: 1015 Pithon St - Parish Government Building Lake Charles
Contact Info: Pam Mattingly pmattingly@cppj.net
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Lafourche CZM
When: October 16, 2007 6:30:00 PM
Location: Lafourche "Old" Port Commission Building, Galliano, La
Contact Info: Vince Melvin(985)632-4666 or czm@lafourchegov.org /
melvinvj@lafourchegov.org
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St Charles CZM
When: October 25, 2007 7:00:00 PM
Location: Parish Council Chambers, 15045 River Road, Harahan, La
Contact Info: Earl Matherne at (985)783-5060 or ematherne@stcharlesgov.net
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St James CZM
When: October 31, 2007 6:00:00 PM
Affiliation: Jody Chenier at (225) 562-2262 or jody.chenier@stjamesla.com
Location: Convent Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Council Chambers
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St Bernard CZM
When: October 31, 2007 5:00:00 PM
Location: Council Trailer 8201 W Judge Perez Drive Chalmette, La 70043
Contact Info: Charles Reppel (or Mandy Dobronich) at 504-278-4287 /
creppel@sbpg.net
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Plaquemines CZM
2007 6:30
When: TBA
Location: Engineering building, 102 Avenue G, Belle Chasse, LA
Contact information: Albertine Kimble at
albertine_kimble@plaqueminesparish.com
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HOW DO RETREATING GLACIERS IN ANTARCTICA AFFECT LOUISIANA'S COASTLINE?
MEET today's renowned polar explorers with the LSU Museum of Natural
Science DISCOVER the latest science coming out of the poles
EXPERIENCE the sounds and adventures of working and living at the poles
from scientists and Native Alaskans
Join us for a free teacher workshop and/or bring your class to the Polar
Palooza Tour!
Teacher Professional Development Workshop
Thursday November 15, 2007 8:30 - 12:30 (+ refreshments and a surprise for
all participating teachers!)
LRCE (Louisiana Resource Center for Educators), 7305 Florida Blvd., Suite
D, Baton Rouge , LA 70806
Send questions and request form for registration to:
Adrienne Lopez (College of Basic Sciences) (225) 578-7780 (office) (225)
578-9255 (fax)
Email: alopez@lsu.edu
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World's First "Cryochick" Hatches at Audubon Center for Research of
Endangered Species
Officials at Audubon Nature Institute announce the successful hatching of
the first-ever Mississippi sandhill crane chick born following artificial
insemination with frozen then thawed semen. Scientists at the center say
this breakthrough in captive reproduction could help this endangered
species survive.
The press release can be viewed at:
http://www.auduboninstitute.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Facility_Research_Center
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[Edited 2007-10-09 -webmaster]