Breaux Act Newsflash - Coastal Wetlands Planning Protection and Restoration Act March 2008 Monthly Newsflash
***********************************************************************CWPPRA March 2008 Newsflash Announcements and Reminders
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Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act Fact Sheets and
Power Points
of the proposed and demonstration projects from the PPL 18 Regional
Planning Team (RPT) meetings can be found on the CWPPRA website
http://lacoast.gov/reports/multiproject/PPL/index.htm
or
http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/pd/cwppra_mission.htm
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Coast Wide CWPPRA RPT Voting
When: March 5, 2008 9:30:00 AM
Affiliation: Coastal Wetlands 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@usace.army.mil
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BTNEP M.C.
When: March 6, 2008 9:00:00 AM
Description: Barataria Terrebonne National Estuary Management Conference
Affiliation: BTNEP & BTNEF
Location: Multipurpose room 3rd floor of the Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
Contact Info: Sandra Helmuth 1-800-259-0869
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION
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CREST Scholars Meeting
Friday, March 7, 2008
9am-2pm
Room 257 Lindy Boggs Center
University of New Orleans
The CREST (Coastal Restoration and Enhancement Through Science and
Technology) Scholars Program funds graduate student research at the member
universities of the CREST program - Louisiana State University, LSU
Agriculture Center, Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON),
Loyola University, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University,
Southern University at New Orleans, Southeastern Louisiana University,
Tulane University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, University of New
Orleans, University of Southern Mississippi - to help train the next
generation of coastal researchers.
CREST Scholar program participants will give presentations on their
research projects at the Lindy Boggs Center at UNO on March 7. Dr. Bob
Thomas of Loyola University will be the lunchtime speaker. For more
information, contact Doug Daigle at the CREST Office (225-578-0069.)
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Louisiana Art and Science Museum (LASM)
100 South River Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Sunday, March 9, 1-5 PM
Hurricane Happening: A Family Event
Complementing Hurricane on the Bayou, LASM's new large-format film,
Hurricane Happening will interest visitors of all ages who wish to see and
learn more about our wetlands, hurricanes, and civil defense measures.
Interactive weather and wetland exhibits, art-related activities, a
lecturer, authors of books on Hurricane Katrina, and the popular
Estuarians (costumed characters)-all promise to make this a fun and
informative event. Free with general admission. Hurricane on the Bayou
begins Saturday, March 1, 2008
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Louisiana Wildlife Federation State Convention
March 14-16, 2008
New Iberia, La
Conservation groups, sportsmen, environmentalists and natural resource
management professionals from throughout Louisiana will convene at the
Holiday Inn in New Iberia where the Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF)
will be holding its 69th Annual Convention the weekend of March 14-16. At
the meeting, delegates and directors will discuss and vote on nearly 20
resolutions that have been proposed for adoption by LWF affiliates and
directors.
http://www.lawildlifefed.org/
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Earth Fest March 15-16, 08
When: March 15, 2008 10:00:00 AM
Description:
Affiliation: Audubon Institute
Location: Audubon Zoo Magazine St New Orleans, La
Contact Info: Carol Hester Teacher Programs Coordinator Audubon Zoo (504)
212-5378
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Trash Bash II
When: March 15, 2008 7:00:00 AM
Description: 2nd annual Bayou Dularge Trash Bash! Calling all Volunteers!
Saturday March 15, 2008 at 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. REGISTER: Sign in and then
LAUNCH FREE at the landing of your choice. Receive a TICKET, garbage bags,
and gloves. Pick up trash until 11:30. Small flat-bottom boats work best
for getting close to the banks. No boat? No problem! You can still help!
FREE LUNCH with ticket
Affiliation: Our Bayous, Inc & Bayou Chapter CCA
Location: Falgout Canal Landing off Dr. Beatrous Rd. or Jughead's Landing
at the end of Hwy 315
Contact Info: dularge.com
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Local Coastal Programs Manager's Meeting
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
9:00 am
5th Floor, Rare Book Room, Louisiana State Library
For more info please contact
Jon A. Truxillo
Coastal Resources Scientist
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Coastal Management Division
225.342.3394 fax 9439
jon.truxillo@la.gov
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Registration Now OPEN!
2008 Paddle Bayou Lafourche trip
March 27-30, 2008
http://paddling.btnep.org/
For additional information, call 1 800 259-0869 or email Ms. Shelley
Sparks at shelley@btnep.org
http://paddling.btnep.org/default.asp?id=49
Please, e-mail your registration form to Sandra Helmuth -
sandra@btnep.org,
or mail it to the:
Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary Foundation
ATTN: Sandra Helmuth
P.O. Box 2663
Thibodaux, LA 70310
Please mail all payments payable to the Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary
Foundation.
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National Wildlife Federation seeks volunteers in February and March for
several volunteer opportunities offered through NWF's Coastal Louisiana
Habitat Restoration Initiative. To volunteer, please call 225-346-6945 or
email LouisianaProject@nwf.org. For more information, visit:
www.nwf.org/louisiana.
Plant trees at Fontainebleau State Park on the Northshore, Monday Feb 25
through Friday, Feb 29; 9am to 3pm each day. Volunteers will plant trees
in Fontainebleau State Park. Volunteers are reforesting areas that were
destroyed by high wind from hurricane Katrina. Katrina knocked down a
significant amount of trees in this park along the Northshore of Lake
Pontchartrain. Orientation and training included. No previous experience
necessary. Water, lunch, sunscreen, bug spray and gloves will be provided
For a full list of volunteer dates in February and March, go to:
http://online.nwf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Louisiana_events
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New Orleans City Park
Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival
Saturday, March 29
Registration 5:00 to 8:00 a.m., fishing from 5:30 a.m. to weigh-in at
11:00 am
Timken Center (Old Casino Building)
join us for the return of our Fishing Rodeo! Don't Fish? Don't miss the
Fishtival! Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the Fishtival with food, soft
drinks, and beer plus raffles and silent auctions, music, educational
exhibits, and demonstrations from 9:00 to 11:15 a.m.
Adults: $10.00, Children age 12 and under: $5.00
http://www.neworleanscitypark.com/calendar.html#1002
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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.
Cameron Parish Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday March 3, 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
Terrebonne Parish Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting
Tuesday March 4, 2008 5:30 PM
(In 2008 - First Tuesday of the Month)
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
Calcasieu Parish Coastal Advisory Commission Meeting
March 18, 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
March 19, 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 2008
Date to be announced.
Plaquemines Parish Government
Engineering building, 102 Avenue G, Belle Chasse, LA
For contact information: P.J. Hahn 504-297-5303 or
pjhahn@plaqueminesparish.com
St. James Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting
March 26, 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
March 26, 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: Mr. Jerry Graves, Director of Community Development
504-278-4310 or jgraves@sbpg.net
St Charles Parish Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting
March 27, 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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2008 Gulf Guardian Awards Program
Deadline May 1, 2008
The Gulf of Mexico Program is currently soliciting entries for the 2008
Gulf Guardian Awards Program. The entry forms for the award are available
online at http://www.epa.gov/gmpo/gulfguard.html. The deadline for
applications is May 1, 2008. The Gulf of Mexico Program encourages you to
apply for this prestigious award. To apply, go to the web address above
and click on the "2008 Gulf Guardian Application" link. The application
is available in English and Spanish. Please email your completed
application to gulf.guardian@epa.gov. For more information, please call
Diane Altsman at 228-688-7015 or LaKeshia Robertson at 228-688-1712.
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