Breaux Act Newsflash - CWPPRA December 2007 Monthly Newsflash
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December Monthly Newsflash
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Meeting correction for CWPPRA
There will not be a CWPPRA Technical Meeting December 5, 2007. View 2008
CWPPRA meeting schedule below. The meetings are subject to change.
Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act 2008 Meetings
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
2008
January 16, 2008 9:30 a.m. Technical Committee Baton Rouge
February 13, 2008 9:30 a.m. Task Force Baton Rouge
February 19, 2008 1:00 p.m. RPT Region IV Rockefeller Refuge
February 20, 2008 9:00 a.m. RPT Region III Morgan City
February 21, 2008 9:00 a.m. RPT Region II New Orleans
February 21, 2008 1:00 p.m. RPT Region I New Orleans
March 5, 2008 9:30 a.m. Coast-wide RPT Voting Baton Rouge
April 16, 2008 9:30 a.m. Technical Committee New Orleans
May 21, 2008 9:30 a.m. Task Force Lafayette
September 10, 2008 9:30 a.m. Technical Committee Baton Rouge
October 15, 2008 9:30 a.m. Task Force Baton Rouge
November 18, 2008 7:00 p.m. PPL 18 Public Meeting Abbeville
November 19, 2008 7:00 p.m. PPL 18 Public Meeting New Orleans
December 3, 2008 9:30 a.m. Technical Committee Baton Rouge
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LSU Coastal Roots Program
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 / Winter 2007
November 29 (TH), St. James Science & Math Academy, Bayou Segnette S.P.
November 30 (F), Our Lady of Mercy, Fontainebleau S.P.
November 30 (F), Lafayette Middle - seed collection, Port Fourchon
December 4 (T), Luling Elementary with JB Martin Middle, Wetland Watcher
Park
December 6 (TH), St. Louis, King of France, Fontainebleau S.P.
December 13 (TH), Pierre Part Elementary, Patterson State Museum Maple
Bayou Hunting Club
December 14 (F), Lafayette Middle, Avery Island
December 21 (TH), St. Joseph's Academy, Fairview Riverside S.P.
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NWF's Coastal Louisiana Habitat Restoration Initiative Project December
2007 List
Contact: LouisianaProject@nwf.org or call 225-346-6945 or visit
www.nwf.org/louisiana
Activity: Plant marsh grass at Fountainbleu State Park
Date: December 17-21
Location: Fountainbleu State Park near Mandeville (Northshore)
Description: Volunteers needed to plant marsh plants in an area of
Fountainbleu State Park that has been scoured by saltwater intrusion.
Volunteers will work in marsh with water at times knee deep or waist high.
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Coastal Terrestrial and Wetland Invasive Plants: Ecology and Practical
Control and Prevention
Thursday, December 6, 2007
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Weeks Bay Reserve
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, State Lands
Division
Many factors influence the infestation of non-native species. Disturbance
and plant ecology contribute. Land managers, landowners and those who
advise them need to understand the ecology of invasive plants and how to
better control them. This training will enhance the skills of those who
combat invasive plants in terrestrial landscapes including wetlands.
For more information regarding workshop content, registration, continuing
education credits or detailed directions, please see the attached brochure
or contact Mike. Register early, space is very limited. Pass the notice
on to anyone you think might be interested in attending.
Purpose
To provide expert information on the identification, ecology and practical
control and prevention of most prevalent and damaging invasive terrestrial
and wetland plants on the northern Gulf Coast and on the regulatory
aspects of applicator licensing and common herbicides, their labeling and
usage.
Cost
$85.00 on or before December 1, 2007.
Registration fees include a breaks, lunch and materials. Seating is
limited.
For more information regarding workshop content, continuing education
credits or detailed directions, please contact:
Michael Shelton: (251) 928-9792 or
michael.shelton@dcnr.alabama.gov
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The Comparative Urban Studies Project of the Woodrow Wilson International
Center for Scholars and the America's WETLAND Foundation present:
The Convergence of Science and Engineering for Sustaining Coastal
Landscapes - Case Study: Louisiana's Comprehensive Master Plan for a
Sustainable Coast
Please Join Us
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
9:00 am - 11:30 am
6th Floor Auditorium
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (Ronald Reagan Building)
Washington, D.C.
For more information and a list of speakers, see
www.wilsoncenter.org/cusp.
America's WETLAND, Louisiana, Coastal Protection and Restoration
Authority, The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
RSVP acceptances only, americaswetland@mcopr.com or by calling (866)
4WETLAND.
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Get Involved!
3rd Annual Woodlands Trail Classic
5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
8:00 am
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Woodlands Trail and Park
449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, Louisiana
Proceeds will go towards trail development, conservation and preservation
of hardwood bottomlands and wetlands. At the race you'll run through the
woods on newly developed trails, and enjoy food, music and beverages
following the race. In addition to the unique Woodlands Trail awards for
each age group there will be numerous random awards.
Register
Sponsorship Information
https://www.signmeup.com/site/reg/register.aspx?fid=W72VDK7
If you are interested in joining a committee, coordinating volunteers for
events or have an idea for a special project, we want to hear from you.
Please send us at note at woodlandstrail@aol.com or call 504.433.4000.
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Ecosystem Functions and the Dynamic Atchafalaya River from the Old River
Control Structure to the Continental Shelf
MEETING INVITATION
January 10th and 11th, 2008
Embassy Suites, 4914 Constitution Avenue
Baton Rouge, La. 70808
Conference Website: http://www.crcl.org/atchafalaya.html
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Marsh Mission Exhibit
Ending January 15, 2008
Jackson, Wyoming
More info http://www.cclockwood.com/lagniappe/schedule.htm or
http://wildlifeart.org/October07Newsletter.html
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Deadline: January 15, 2008
The Environmental Law Institute's National Wetlands Awards are presented
annually to individuals who have excelled in wetlands protection,
restoration, and education. In addition to recognizing individuals for
their outstanding contributions to wetlands, the awards provide an
opportunity for awardees to meet other conservation leaders throughout the
U.S.
http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/newclick/1911101
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"Water Consciousness"
The 6th Annual Grand Isle Juried Exhibition - 2008
This is a call for artists for entries for "Water Consciousness" the 6th
Annual Grand Isle Juried Exhibition with a postmark deadline of February
1, 2008 for digital entries of original artwork.
The Prospectus is available on the website www.grand-isle.com
For information and group booking contact Sue Galliano, 504-915-0382, or
Martha Ham, 985-787-2229, P. O. Box 500, Grand Isle, LA. 70358,
suegalliano@mobiletel.com
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December Coastal Zone Meetings - Get Involved - Attend!
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Terrebonne CZM
When: December 3, 2007 5:30:00 PM
Description: Terrebonne Parish Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting
Location: 8026 Main Street, Houma, Terrebonne Parish Government Building,
Administration Conference Rm, 7th
Contact Info: Leslie Suazo (985)873-6889 or lsuazo@tpcg.org
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Cameron CZM
When: December 3, 2007 6:00:00 PM
Location: Cameron Parish Court House, Court Room
Contact Info: Kara Bunsull at kb_cppj@camtel.net
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Calcasieu CZM
When: December 18, 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: December 18, 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 Bernard CZM
When: December 19, 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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St James CZM
When: December 19, 2007 6:00:00 PM
Location: Convent Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Council Chambers
Contact Info: Jody Chenier at (225)562-2262 or jody.chenier@stjamesla.com
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St Charles CZM
When: December 20, 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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