Breaux Act Newsflash - Coastal Wetlands Planning Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) May 2008 Monthly Newsflash
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Monthly Newsflash
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CWPPRA Task Force Meeting
June 4, 2008 9:30:00 AM
646 Cajundome Blvd
Lafayette, LA
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2008 Gulf Guardian Awards Program
Nominations Deadline: May 1, 2008
gulf.guardian@epa.gov
Contact Information: Diane Altsman at 228-688-7015 or LaKeshia Robertson
at 228-688-1712.
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National Wildlife Federation (NWF)
NWF Hunter & Angler Climate Change Training
Friday, May 2, 2008
Lafayette, LA, National Wetlands Research Center, 10am-4pm
Contact Information: Marya Fowler at 512-610-7767 or fowler@nwf.org.
NWF Coastal Wetlands Restoration Project near Pecan Island
Saturday, May 3, 2008
8am-1pm, In Honor of Terry Melancon
Contact Information: Jenny Reeverts and Rebecca Triche at 225-346-6945
(office) or louisianaproject@nwf.org
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Coastal Development Strategies
May 5, 2008
Coastal Development Strategies Conference 9th Annual Smart Growth
Conference May 5-6, 2008 Historic Saenger Theatre, Biloxi, MS
Katie Sandoz KatieS@mscoastchamber.com
Leslie Young (228) 523-4123 leslie.young@dmr.ms.gov Susan Perkins (228)
523-4124 susan.perkins@dmr
Contact Information : (228) 523-4122 tina.shumate@dmr.ms.gov
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Thirteenth Annual Coastal Stewardship Awards Banquet
Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
Friday, May 9, 2008
LSU Faculty Club
Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Reservations can be made by visiting www.crcl.org or by calling the
Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana at (888)LACOAST
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International Migratory Bird Day
May 10, 2008
www.birdday.org
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America's Wetlands
"Keep Your Eyes on the Prize" Student, Art, Photo, and Essay Contest
Deadline: May 15, 2008
Contact Information: 866.4WETLAND or via email at
americaswetland@mcopr.com.
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Endangered Species Day
May 16, 2008
http://www.nwf.org/endangered/endangeredspeciesday.cfm
http://endangeredspeciesinternational.org/
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Coastal America
Partnership and Spirit Awards
Nominations Deadline: May 16, 2008
www.*coastal**america*.gov/
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Society of Wetland Scientist May 26-30
May 26 - 30, 2008
Washington D.C.
Contact Information: http://www.sws.org/2008_meeting/
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Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary
Call for Volunteers
May 17, 2008
Fourchon Beach Sweep
Fourchon, La
Contact Information: Mel Landry at mel@btnep.org
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Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation (LPBF)
LPBF 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
LPBF 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
http://www.saveourlake.org/
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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 May 6, 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
Cameron Parish Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday May 5, 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
May 20, 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
May 20, 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 & Location - TBA
For contact information:
albertine_kimble@plaqueminesparish.com
St. James Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting
May 28, 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
or
Joan Louque 225-562-2286 or Deidra Bradford 225-562-2260
St Bernard Parish Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting
May 28, 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
May 29, 2008 7:00 PM
(Usually last Thursday of the Month)
St. Charles Parish Government
Parish Council Chambers, 15045 River Road, Hanville
Contact Info: Earl Matherne at (985)783-5060 or ematherne@stcharlesgov.net
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Save the Date & General Announcements
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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.
Voice mail at other times
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Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program 44th Management Conference
June 5th, 2008
9 am
Plantation Room
Nicholls State University Student Union
Thibodaux, La
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If you have moved, please send a current address to
lacoast@condor.nwrc.gov
WaterMarks will not be forwarded by the post office.
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