Breaux Act Newsflash - CWPPRA April 2008 Monthly Newsflash
***********************************************************************CWPPRA Technical Committee
When: April 16, 2008 9:30:00 AM
Affiliation: CWPPRA
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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Abstracts Due by April 11, 2008
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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Grand Isle Community Development Team, Inc.
Grand Isle Port Commission and the Town of Grand Isle
Invite you to
"Water Consciousness"
Sixth Annual Grand Isle Juried Exhibition
April 12 - 20, 2008
10 AM - 3 PM daily
Or by appointment,
Sue Galliano
504-915-0382
Awards Reception
Sunday April 20, 2 - 4 PM
Hosted by Mayor David Camardelle
Grand Isle Community Center
Highway One, Grand Isle
Grand Isle Community Development Team, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization
www.grand-isle.com, 985-787-2229
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COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION AUTHORITY
The meeting of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority has been
scheduled for:
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
10:30 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.
***Note later start time***
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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
tools that allow them to use available powers to achieve public safety
goals 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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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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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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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 April 1, 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 April 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
April 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
April 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 2008
April 23, 2008 6:30 PM
8056 Hwy 23
Plaquemines Parish Government Building EOC Conference Rm Suite 308
Plaquemines Parish Government
For contact information:
albertine_kimble@plaqueminesparish.com
St Charles Parish Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting
April 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
St. James Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting
April 30, 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
April 30, 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
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