Breaux Act Newsflash - CWPPRA Announcements
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CPRA Extends Public Comment Period for Draft 2009 Annual Plan until March
13
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority has extended
the public comment period for the Draft Fiscal Year 2009 Hurricane
Protection and Coastal Restoration Annual Plan until March 13, 2008.
The announcement was made at the CPRA's public meeting held in Baton Rouge
on Tuesday, Feb. 26.
A copy of the Draft Annual Plan for 2009 can be read at the following web
address: http://www.lacpra.org/fiscalyear2009annualplan.
The public comment period was originally scheduled to end March 3.
However, because of delays in releasing the Draft 2009 Fiscal Year Annual
Plan due to personnel changes associated with the transition to the new
gubernatorial administration, the period has been extended.
Public comments will be evaluated and considered when writing the final
plan which will be considered for approval by the CPRA at its March
meeting. If approved, the plan will then be sent to the State Legislature
for consideration and approval during the 2008 regular legislative
session. No specific date has been set for the CPRA's March meeting.
An annual plan will be presented to the public and the State Legislature
in advance of every fiscal year during which projects within the vision of
Louisiana's Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast will be
developed. The annual plan identifies individual projects that are ready
to be designed or constructed during the coming fiscal year and the
projected cost for each.
Public comments can be made by calling either Michele Deshotels or Annell
Peek with the CPRA Implementation Team at 225-342-5160 or 225-342-5175.
Comments may also be sent by email to info@lacpra.org.
For more information about the CPRA and the Draft 2009 Annual Plan, please
contact Chris Macaluso at 225-342-3968 or by email at
chris.macaluso@la.gov.
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Marine Debris Problem?
Report it!
Submerged and other marine debris can harm your boat and your gear, as
well, as Louisiana's environmental and economic recovery.
Removal of Katrina and Rita caused debris along Louisiana's public
waterways is under way, but we need your help to locate these hazards.
If you see, hit, snag or hear about any debris, tell us where it is.
Reporting is Easy!
Online at www.LouisianaMarineDebris.com
or Call 1-866-579-4-DNR 1-866-579-4367
8 am - 5 pm CST, Monday - Friday.
Voicemail at other times
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Our Bayous, Inc & Bayou Chapter CCA
Present the 2nd annual
Bayou Dularge Trash Bash!
Calling all Volunteers!
Saturday March 15, 2008
7 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Falgout Canal Landing off Dr. Beatrous Rd.
or
Jughead's Landing at the end of Hwy 315
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 provided by Jughead's Seafood if you want to eat. Just show
your ticket.
PRIZES will be awarded by random drawing of TICKET Sat 12:30 at The Reel
In, 3379 Bayou Dularge Rd. : 4 FISHING CHARTERS, rods, reels, ice chests,
artwork, oysters, and more! Must be present to win!
SPONSORS: Airboat Charters, Alexander Crighton, AI's Seafood, AMS
Bowfishing , Backwater Charters, Bayou Guide Service, Calmwater Kayaker,
Capt. Blair Seafood, Dularge.com, DJC Rentals, Falgout Marina, Fisherman's
Choice Seafood, Jug head's Seafood, Louisiana Sportsman, T. Baker Smith,
The Reel In, Tommy's Stop n Go, WBE Oysters, Wetland Tour& Guide Service,
SWeeDee, Whitney Bank, Wilson's Oysters
BRING: Drinks for your boat, life jackets, paddles, pushpoles, nets, trash
grabbers, hats, rubber boots, sunscreen. See you there!
This is a great opportunity to give back to the bayou and support your
community!
For more information and to
pre-register, please visit
dularge.com
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Audubon Zoo Earth Fest
March 15-16, 2008
Audubon Zoo
New Orleans
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Please be aware of two opportunities that are currently available through
NOAA Restoration Center partnerships with the Nature Conservancy and the
National Association of Counties, for funding habitat restoration
projects. I have attached the requests for proposals for these funding
opportunities to this message.
The Nature Conservancy RFP will remain open through March 28th. For a
summary of the partnership and the kind of projects funded please refer to
http://www.nature.org/initiatives/marine/strategies/community.html
The National Association of Counties RFP will remain open through March
24th. For a summary of the partnership and the kind of projects funded
please refer to
http://www.naco.org/Template.cfm?Section=New_Technical_Assistance&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=26051
In pursuing these opportunities, you will want to coordinate closely with
either local Nature Conservancy chapter staff or local county government
staff to ensure that your project goals align with the partner
organization's priorities. I am also available to provide technical
assistance in developing project concepts; feel free to contact me to
discuss your project ideas, either by responding to this e-mail or by
telephone at 409-766-3699. Thanks for your interest
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