Breaux Act Newsflash - Coastal Planning, Protection and Restoration Act January 2008 Monthly Newsflash
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Newsflash
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CWPPRA Technical Committee Meeting
When: January 16, 2008 9:30:00 AM
Affiliation: Coastal Planning, Protection and Restoration Act
Location: La Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries Louisiana Room 2000 Quail Dr
Baton Rouge, La
Contact Info: Melanie Goodman (504)862-1940 or
Melanie.L.Goodman@mvn02.usace.army.mil
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
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Special Local Interest
MEDIA ADVISORY
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Harry Hurst Middle School
170 Roadrunner Lane, Destrehan, La.
WHAT: Presentation of $20,000 grant to LaBranche Wetland Watchers
on behalf of 2007 Angel Award honoree Barry Guillot
ABOUT THE HONOREE:
Middle school science teacher Barry Guillot is one of eight Louisianians
honored at a Nov. 12 banquet in Baton Rouge as the 2007 recipients of the
annual Angel Award sponsored by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Louisiana Foundation. Since 1995, the Angel Award program has sought out,
recognized and rewarded individuals who do outstanding volunteer work on
behalf of Louisiana children.
Ten years ago, Guillot and his students adopted a site where the Bonnet
Carre Spillway meets Lake Pontchartrain, testing water quality, planting
trees and picking up litter and trash. Today, largely through Guillot's
tireless efforts in securing funding, mentoring thousands of students and
spreading the word on wetland conservation, that 28 acres has become the
LaBranche Wetland Watchers Park.
In the process, thousands of students across the state have gotten the
conservation message, whether directly at Harry Hurst Middle School or
through outreach programs conducted by Guillot's students there. "Every
single one of these kids is getting something out if it," says Guillot.
"Some have never been into a wetland area, or they don't know its
significance to the culture and history of Louisiana."
Guillot's Wetland Watchers is now a nationally recognized service project.
Since 1998, more than 8,000 students have volunteered more than 50,000
hours in those outreach programs, as well as in the local community and
the environment.
ABOUT THE ANGEL AWARD: Created in 1995, the Angel Award is a statewide
recognition program that honors individuals who devote extraordinary
volunteer service to improving the quality of life for the children of
Louisiana. Over the past 13 years, the work of a total of 103 men and
women has been celebrated at the annual Angel Award banquet, and their
charities have received more than $720,000 in direct financial aid from
the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation. For more
information, visit www.bcbsla.com.
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Ecosystem Functions and the Dynamic Atchafalaya River from the Old River
Control Structure to the Continental Shelf
January 10th, 2008
Louisiana Room,
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Conference Website: http://www.crcl.org/atchafalaya.html
Meeting Organizers:
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
School of Renewable Natural Resources, LSU AgCenter
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Christmas Tree Project
When: January 12, 2008 8:00:00 AM
Description: Marsh Restoration Christmas Tree Project: Preserve
Louisiana's Wetlands Volunteer Opportunity Age: 17 and up
Affiliation: BTNEP Volunteer Team and the Jefferson Parish Department of
Environmental Affairs
Location: Cochiara's Marina 4477 Jean Lafitte Boulevard in Lafitte,
Louisiana
Contact Info: Mel Landry, mel@btnep.org 1-800-259-0869
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PROJECT WILD TEACHER WORKSHOP TO BE OFFERED IN JANUARY
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is offering a Project
WILD workshop on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Chicot State Park from 9
a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The workshop is designed to introduce K to 12 educators to materials,
activities and strategies along with hands-on practice to help
participants integrate Project WILD into their teaching. Teachers are
given an overview of the program, information about Louisiana's wildlife,
lesson plans for incorporating Project WILD into their curriculum and an
opportunity to participate in Project WILD activities from the guides.
Correlations of Project WILD lessons to Louisiana's grade level
expectations (GLEs) are also provided. Those who complete the course are
provided a Project WILD K to 12 Curriculum and Activity Guide and a
Project WILD Aquatic K to 12 Curriculum. Each participant will also get a
certificate for six hours of professional development for this workshop.
There are only 30 spaces available so sign up now! If you are interested
in attending or for more information, please contact Theresa Cross at
337-491-2585 or tcross@wlf.louisiana.gov <mailto:tcross@wlf.louisiana.gov>
with your name, contact number, and mailing address.
Chicot State Park is the largest state park in Louisiana. Situated around
a 2,000 acre, man made lake, the park offers a wide variety of outdoor
activities for visitors such as camping, fishing, hiking and picnicking.
The park is located in the heart of Louisiana, six miles north of Ville
Platte in Evangeline Parish on La. 3042.
Day use admission to the park is $1 per person. For park information
please call 1-888-677-6100 or 337-363-2403.
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Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
Public Hearings
State Fiscal Year 2009 Draft Annual Plan
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana (CPRA), will
hold the following public hearings to receive comments and recommendations
from the public and from elected officials on Louisiana's draft "Fiscal
Year 2009 Annual Plan: Integrated Ecosystem Restoration and Hurricane
Protection in Coastal Louisiana":
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 3:00pm
Central School
809 Kirby Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 3:00pm
Lindy Boggs Conference Center
CERM Building
2045 Lakeshore Drive, Room 256
New Orleans, LA 70122
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 3:00pm
Vermilion Parish Library
Abbeville Branch
405 E. Saint Victor Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 3:00pm
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
Government Tower Building
Council Meeting Room, 2nd Floor
8026 Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
The CPRA will receive written comments and recommendations on the draft
annual plan until March 3, 2008. Written comments should be mailed (to
arrive no later than March 3, 2008) to the following address:
Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority
c/o DNR
P.O. Box 94396
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396
If, because of a disability, you require special assistance to
participate, please contact the DNR Secretary, at P.O. Box 94396, Baton
Rouge, LA 70804-9396, or by telephone at (225) 342-2710, at least five
working days prior to the hearing.
Please visit http://lacpra.org for more detailed information and a copy of
the draft Annual Plan or call (225) 342-5175 or (225) 342-5160.
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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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Weather Fest
When: January 20, 2008 12:00:00 PM - 4:00:00 PM
Description: Free, Supersize Science Fair Set for Sunday, January 20th
Location: from 12-4 p.m. at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New
Orleans
Contact Info: http://www.ametsoc.org/meet/annual/weatherfest.html
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Restore America's Estuaries Conference - Call for Proposals - Deadline Jan
31
The deadline for the Call for Proposals is January 31, 2008 for Restore
America's Estuaries' 4th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine
Habitat Restoration - Creating Solutions through Collaborative
Partnerships. The Conference will be held October 11-15, 2008 at the Rhode
Island Convention Center in Providence, RI.
Proposals are now being accepted for Dedicated Sessions, Presentations,
Posters, and the Student Poster Contest. Proposals are due January 31,
2008. For more information or to submit a proposal, visit
www.program.estuaries.org.
Conference themes include:
Coastal Restoration in the Context of Climate Change
Human Dimensions of Restoration
Education and Outreach
Comprehensive Ecosystem Restoration and Management
Advances in Science and Technology
Best Practices On-the-Ground
Measuring and Communicating Results
Policy and Funding
For more information about the Conference Program, contact Steve
Emmett-Mattox at 303-652-0392 or program@estuaries.org.
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are not limited to: Coastal Advisory Committee meetings, volunteer
opportunities, Governor's Advisory Commission meetings,other meetings,
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Calendar of Events - http://www.lacoast.gov/news/calendar/
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Public Coastal Advisory Committee Meetings (CZM)
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Following is a list of scheduled meetings held by coastal advisory
committees. Meetings are open to the public.
Terrebonne Parish Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting
Tuesday January 8, 2008 5:30 PM
(In 2008 - First Tuesday of the Month February TBA)
Terrebonne Parish Government
8026 Main Street, Houma, Terrebonne Parish Government Building
Administration Conference Room on the 7th Floor
Contact Info: Leslie Suazo (985)873-6889 or lsuazo@tpcg.org
Cameron Parish Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting
January 7, 2008 6:00 PM
(Usually first Monday of the month)
Cameron Court House
Cameron Parish Government
Contact Information: Kara Bonsull 337-775-5718 or
kb_cppj@camtel.net
Calcasieu Parish Coastal Advisory Commission Meeting
January 15, 2008 5:30 PM
(usually Third Tuesday of the Month)
1015 Pithon Street (Parish Government Building) in Lake Charles
John Coppock CZM Administrator 337-721-3600 jcoppock@cppj.net
Lafourche Parish Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting
January 15, 2008 7:00 PM
(Usually Third Tuesday of the Month)
Lafourche Parish Government
Lafourche Port Commission Building, Galliano, La
Contact Info: Cullen Curole 985-632-4666 or
Vince Melvin 985-632-4666
czm@lafourchegov.org
Plaquemines Parish Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting 2007 6:30
January , 2008 6:30 PM
Plaquemines Parish Government
Engineering building, 102 Avenue G, Belle Chasse, LA
For contact information:
Albertine Kimble at albertine_kimble@plaqueminesparish.com
Billy Nungesser
504-297-5303
St. James Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting
January 23, 2008 6:00 PM
(Usually Last Wednesday of the Month)
St. James Parish Government
Convent Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Council Chambers
Contact Info: Jody Chenier at (225) 562-2262 or jody.chenier@stjamesla.com
Joan Louque 225-562-2286 or Deidra Bradford 225-562-2260
St Bernard Parish Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting
January 23, 2008 5:00 PM
(Usually Last Wednesday of the Month)
St Bernard Parish Government
Council Trailer (currently), formerly at Council Chamber
8201 W Judge Perez Dr. Chalmette, La 70043
Contact Info: Charles Reppel or Shannon Arceneaux
504-278-4303 or 504-278-1584 (mobile)
sarceneaux0625@yahoo.com
St Charles Parish Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting
January 24, 2008 7:00 PM
(Usually Last Thursday of the Month)
St. Charles Parish Government
Parish Council Chambers, 15045 River Road, Harahan
Contact Info: Earl Matherne at (985)783-5060 or ematherne@stcharlesgov.net
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