Breaux Act Newsflash - CWPPRA Newsflash: Announcements, Reminders, and Save the Dates
***********************************************************************Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA)
Newsflash:
Announcements, Reminders, and Save the Dates
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Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act
Priority Project List 18 Voting Results
The Nominee Selection results of the proposed and demonstration projects
and detailed basin voting spreadsheets with all agency and parish votes
from the PPL18 Regional Planning Team (RPT) Coastwide Voting meeting can
be found on
http://lacoast.gov/reports/multiproject/PPL/index.htm
or
http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/pd/RPT-PPL18-nominee-rankings_for_voting.pdf
Anne E. Gallagher
CWPPRA Contractor
USACE New Orleans, LA
504.862.2032
504.862.1892 (fax)
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CWPPRA Technical Committee
April 16, 2008 9:30:00 AM
Location: US Army Corps of Engineers Office 7400 Leake Ave New Orleans, LA
District Assembly Room
Contact Info: Melanie Goodman (504)862-1940 or
Melanie.L.Goodman@usace.army.mil
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PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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DNR presents 2007 coastal projects review booklet
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Office of Coastal
Restoration and Management has just published and distributed the 2007
Coastal Restoration Annual Project Reviews. The booklet is a review of the
state's coastal restoration projects under programs administered by DNR.
The 123-page report gives an overview and status of coastal efforts to
protect, conserve, restore, and improve the state's coastal wetlands. The
Barrier Island Status Report is included in the document along with a
status of all Breaux Act projects constructed in the state since its
inception. The report is also subdivided into the five CPRA (Coastal
Protection and Restoration Authority) planning units providing detailed
information from all federal and state agencies involved in coastal
restoration.
The location of projects, maps, acreage, costs, and funding sources are
also identified in the review booklet.
The DNR Coastal Restoration Technology section completed the report and
has made it available online at dnr.louisiana.gov/crm in downloadable
format. For inquiries and copies, contact David Lindquist at 225-342-9683
or david.lindquist@la.gov.
Editors: For more information on this topic, please contact DNR Public
Information
Office at 225-342-8955.
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COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION AUTHORITY
The meeting of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority has been
scheduled for:
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
9:30 am - until
Department of Natural Resources
LaSalle Building (LaBelle Room)
617 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
If you need further information, please call
The Office of Coastal Activities at (225) 342-3968.
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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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AWARD ANNOUNCMENTS
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Coalition To RESTORE COASTAL LOUISIANA accepting nominations for coastal
stewardship awards
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana is now accepting nominations
for the thirteenth annual Coastal Stewardship Awards. The Coastal
Stewardship Awards Program recognizes individuals and groups who have made
significant contributions to the preservation and restoration of
Louisiana's coastal wetlands. The Coastal Stewardship Awards banquet will
be held on Friday, May 9, 2008 at the Louisiana State University Faculty
Club.
All nominations must be received by March 24, 2008.
For more information, call the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana at
1-888-LA-COAST or visit the website at
http://www.crcl.org/coalitionprograms/stewardshipawards.html.
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana is a non-profit organization
with a broad-based membership of individuals, businesses, local
governments, scientists, civic, conservation, and religious organizations
dedicated to restoring and protecting a sustainable coastal Louisiana.
Steven Peyronnin
Interim Executive Director
Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
6160 Perkins Ste 225
Baton Rouge, La. 70808
(225) 767-4181 ph.
(225) 768-8193 fax
stevenp@crcl.org
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GULF PROGRAM SEEKS ENTRIES FOR
2008 GULF GUARDIAN AWARDS
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 partnership developed the Gulf Guardian Awards
in 2000 as a way to recognize an honor the businesses, community groups,
individuals, and agencies that are taking positive steps to keep the Gulf
healthy, beautiful and productive. The Gulf Guardian Award exemplifies
what the Gulf of Mexico Program stands for; innovative solutions that
occur when we pool resources and look for creative ways to tackle the
region's complex coastal environmental challenges in ways that also
positively impact our quality of life and economic well being. The Gulf
Program recognizes annually a first, second, and third winner in each of
the seven categories: 1) Business, 2) Government, 3) Civic/Nonprofit
Organizations, 4) Youth/Education, 5) Partnerships, 6) Individual and 7)
Binational, which jointly honors U.S/Mexico Partnership programs and
projects.
The Gulf of Mexico Program began in 1988 to protect, restore, and maintain
the health and productivity of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem in
economically sustainable ways. The Program is sponsored by the U. S.
Environmental Protection Agency and is a non-regulatory, inclusive
consortium of state and federal government agencies and representatives of
the business and agricultural community, fishing industry, scientists,
environmentalist, and community leaders from all five Gulf States. The
Gulf Program seeks to improve the environmental health of the Gulf in
concert with economic development.
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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EVENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND VOLUNTEERS
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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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Louisiana Wildlife Federation State Convention
March 14-16, 2008
New Iberia, La
Conservation groups, sportsmen, environmentalists and natural resource 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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Hazard Mitigation and Land Use Planning in Coastal Louisiana:
Recommendations for the Future
This project assesses the current state of land use planning authority and
practice, as it pertains to the ability of the state and local governments
to respond to their coastal crisis. In addition, it provides coastal
parish and state land use planners with information on legal and policy
and to optimize the effectiveness and value of coastal restoration
projects. Where sufficient powers are lacking, the project identifies gaps
and provides information to land use planners, allowing them to promote
land use planning as a necessary element in addressing land loss issues.
This project also provides lawmakers with information on land use planning
issues that will assist them in enacting legislation necessary to respond
to the requests and needs of land use planners for greater powers with
which to address coastal land loss issues. Read more at
http://www.lsu.edu/sglegal/projects/completed.htm
Completed by Rod Emmer ( remmerla@bellsouth.net) , James
Wilkins(jwilkins@lsu.edu) , Lisa Schiavinato ( lisas.lsu@gmail.com), Mark
Davis (Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana - coalition@crcl.org), and
Mike Wascom (School of the Coast and Environment, Department of
Environmental Studies - coewas@lsu.edu)
Contact James Wilkins for more information,
jwilkins@lsu.edu
To download the complete report (435KB PDF)
http://www.lsu.edu/sglegal/pdfs/CompPlanningReport.pdf
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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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Fishtival - City Park
When: March 29, 2008
Description: Greetings from the 61st Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and
Fishtival. After taking a two year hiatus after the hurricane, we are
still the oldest freshwater fishing rodeo in the country! This year's
Rodeo and Fishtival will be held on March 29th at New Orleans City Park
and will include the recently stocked and cleaned lagoons that New Orleans
Fishermen have known for over a century!
Affiliation: New Orleans City Park & LA Dept. Wildlife & Fisheries
Location: 1 Palm Drive New Orleans, La. 70124-4608
Contact Info: www.neworleanscitypark.com / 504-482-4888
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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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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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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
Contact at 409-766-3699.
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Wetlands 2008: Wetlands and Global Climate Change
September 15-19, 2008
Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Portland-Lloyd Center,
Portland, Oregon
CALL FOR PAPERS
Abstracts Due by April 11, 2008
On behalf of the Association of State Wetland Managers, Inc., the Pacific
Northwest Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and the Oregon Department of State Lands
we would like to invite you to submit a paper for Wetlands 2008. The
deadline to submit abstracts is April 11, 2008. The overall goal of this
conference is to help wetland professionals in the public and private
sectors 1) gain a better understanding of the challenges created by
climate change and 2) identify discrete activities and actions to take to
reduce and mitigate impacts on wetlands and water resources as well as
communities. The conference will also address ongoing changes and
challenges in wetlands and water resources management.
Please click on the links below or go to
http://www.aswm.org/calendar/wetlands2008/index.htm for more detailed
information on Wetlands 2008:
Call for Papers
http://www.aswm.org/calendar/wetlands2008/cfp_2008.htm
Abstract Submission
http://www.aswm.org/calendar/wetlands2008/cfp_2008.htm#submission
Call for Paper Topics
http://www.aswm.org/calendar/wetlands2008/cfp_2008.htm#topics
Wetlands 2008 Home Page
http://www.aswm.org/calendar/wetlands2008/indes.htm
Location/Hotel Information
http://www.aswm.org/calendar/wetlands2008/hotel.htm
Sponsorship Levels
http://www.aswm.org/calendar/wetlands2008/sponsorship_levels.htm
Things to Do in Portland
http://www.aswm.org/calendar/wetlands2008/things_to_do_2008.htm
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SAVE THE DATES and REQUEST for VOLUNTEERS!
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Tulane Environmental Law Conference.
April 4-5, Tulane University Law School.
Join an all-star line-up of lawyers, activists, industry representatives,
scientists, and professors at the 13th annual Tulane Environmental Law
Conference to discuss "Climate Change: In the Community and in the
Courtroom". For more information and to register, visit
http://www.tulanelawenviro.org/.
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The Bear-y Patch
Education Pavilion
Calling Volunteers
Bayou Teche Bear Festival
April 19, 2008
Franklin, LA
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is once again hosting the education
pavilion at the annual Bayou Teche Bear Festival. Interested exhibitors
are asked to complete this form and return it as soon as possible to
secure space at this year's festival!
Name:________________________________________________
Organization:________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________
City:____________________ State:_________ZIP:________
Phone:______________________Fax:______________________
Email:________________________________________________
Please provide a brief description of what your booth and activity will
consist of:
Please indicate how many tables _______and chairs ______ you will need.
Does your activity require electricity? Yes _____ No _____
The Bear-y Patch will once again be held in the Blevins Building, in
downtown Franklin, across from the courthouse. Exhibitors may set up on
Friday evening, April 18, from 4 - 6 pm or Saturday April 19 between 8 and
9:30 am. The building will be locked overnight to safeguard your exhibit
materials.
Please mail this form to:Or fax to:
Byron Fortier(985) 882-9133
USFWS - SE LA Refuges
61389 Hwy 434
Lacombe, LA 70445
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Coastal Development Strategies Conference
9th Annual Smart Growth Conference
May 5-6, 2008 Historic Saenger Theatre, Biloxi, MS
The conference will address sustainable development for the Mississippi
Gulf Coast. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources' Office of
Coastal Management and Planning and partner, the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Chamber of Commerce, are proud to host this 9th annual regional event. A
variety of topics, strategies and tools will be presented as possible
solutions to build sustainable communities, spur economic development and
improve the quality of life in southern Mississippi.
For information contact:
Mississippi Department of Marine Resources Office of Coastal Management &
Planning
Tina Shumate
(228) 523-4122
tina.shumate@dmr.ms.gov
Leslie Young
(228) 523-4123
leslie.young@dmr.ms.gov
Susan Perkins
(228) 523-4124
susan.perkins@dmr.ms.gov
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce
Katie Sandoz
(228) 604-0014
KatieS@mscoastchamber.com
Register Early!
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Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation (LPBF) - Save Our Lake!
12th Annual Save Our Lake & Coast Fishing Rodeo
May 17 & 18, 2008
Fish any where in the Pontchartrain Basin
Awards Presentation & Picnic at Seabrook Harbor
$25 adults & $10 kids
Sponsorships $250 - $5,000
19th Annual Back to the Beach Festival
May 30, 31 & June 1, 2008
Laketown in Kenner
Music, Food, Car Show, Walk/Run, Arts & Crafts
Sponsorships $1,000 - $25,000
19th Annual Back to the Beach Patron Party
June 21, 2008
Lakeway Two Mezzanine
Music by Bobby Cure, silent auction, food
$50 tickets
Sponsorships $250 - $500
19th Annual Beach Sweep
September 20, 2008
Trash pick up in the Pontchartrain Basin
Free picnic to all participants
Sponsorships $250 - $15,000
For more information on our Events or how you can become a sponsor, please
click the event link
http://www.saveourlake.org/Events.htm
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Grand Isle Dead Zone Conference
A Call to Fishermen and Concerned Citizens
Sept 7, 2007 1-pm-4:30
Grand Isle Community Center Hwy 1, Grand Isle, LA
The Dead Zone in the Gulf of Mexico is growing! This year, it is expected
to be larger than in any year since its discovery. Are you concerned?
Well, this is your call to action! Join your coastal neighbors by
participating in a strategy session on the problem. It will be held on
Grand Isle, Louisiana's only inhabited barrier island, on Friday,
September 7, 2007, from 1:00PM until 4:30PM at the Community Center
located at 3811 HWY 1.
THIS IS A SPECIFIC CALL TO PRIVATE CITIZENS to engage your ideas, input,
and support, to work on reducing the size of the Dead Zone. We are
requesting all citizens, commercial and recreational fishermen, charter
captains, concerned individuals, business people involved in the tourism
industry and our coastal neighbors to attend this important event.
The session will include a presentation on the latest research by Dr.
Nancy Rabalais, executive director of the Louisiana University Marine
Consortium (LUMCON) and one of the foremost authorities on gulf hypoxia.
Dr. Gregory Stone, director of the LSU Coastal Studies Institute, Kerry
St.Pe, director of the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program
(BTNEP), Doug Daigle, Coordinator of the Lower Mississippi River Sub-Basin
Committee, and Quenton Fontenot assistant professor, Nicholls State
University.will also be speaking. The facilitated session will then
brainstorm and strategize creative and effective ways to enforce and
implement existing measures and develop new ones to counteract the causes
and effects of gulf hypoxia.
For those who would like to spend the night, Saturday, September 8, will
include some special activities, sailboat rides, nature and history tours
and other activities. Please let us know if you will be participating in
any Saturday activities. Bring the family. If you need help finding
lodging, let us know.
Join the Grand Isle Port Commission, Lower Mississippi River Sub-basin
Committee, LSU Ag Center, LA. SeaGrant, America's Wetlands, BTNEP, the
Nature Conservancy and the Gulf Restoration Network and others as we build
strategies to reduce gulf hypoxia to natural levels. Following the
strategy session, a free dinner will be provided. Please RSVP for dinner
by September 5, 2007. For more information and dinner RSVP, please contact
Wayne Keller, director of the Grand Isle Port Commission by email
(preferably) at waynek@grandisleport.com or by calling 985.787.2229.
Wayne Keller
Executive Director
Grand Isle Port Commission
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