Breaux Act Newsflash - April Meetings and Events
Below is a listing of meetings and events scheduled for the month of April.*************************************************************************
5th Annual Gatorfest at Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, April 5, 2003; 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Nurturing our wild, wet, environments is crucial to life in Louisiana.
The primary goal of Gatorfest is to inform the public about the value of
healthy wetlands and of the role they can play in helping to preserve them.
Last year over 1500 visitors enjoyed this free event. The fun includes
van and boat tours of the refuge, live music, delicious food, and
informative exhibits from over 25 conservation organizations. A few new
surprises are planned for this year!
Gatorfest is easy to get to! It takes place just off Interstate 10 at
Exit 251, in the heart of Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge, in
eastern New Orleans.
For more information call (985) 882-2025.
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Louisiana Coastal Wetlands Conservation and Restoration Act Task Force
(Breaux Act) Meeting
Wednesday, April 16, 2003; 9:30 a.m.
Estuarine Habitat and Coastal Fisheries Center
646 Cajundome Boulevard
Lafayette, LA
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has developed a proposed
CWPPRA Oyster Lease Policy for the State of Louisiana. The work of the
CWPPRA Oyster Lease as hoc Committee and the LDNR proposed policy will
be presented to the Task Force for review and action.
Also, the public will be given the opportunity to comment on the
Technical Committee's recommendation concerning PPL 1-8 projects moving
into cash flow and the prioritization process for future PPL 1-12 Phase
II authorizations.
For more information contact Julie LeBlanc at 504-862-1597.
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Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program 26th Management Conference
Meeting
Wednesday, April 16, 2003; 9:30 a.m.
Multipurpose Room
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
For more information, contact Sandra Kendrick-Helmuth at (985) 447-0868.
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Wetland Workshop Series
The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation is organizing a Wetlands
Workshop Series! The series is based on LPBF's, A Citizen's Guide to
Protecting Wetlands in the Pontchartrain Basin, which serves to educate
and involve the local community in efforts to protect important
environmental resources.
The workshops are designed in a single 2-hour block and place major
focus on how citizens can get involved in protecting wetland resources
while providing a basic overview of environmental regulations and the
wetlands permitting process. Copies of the guide will be available to
those who complete the workshop.
For more information, contact Jill Mastrototaro at jill@saveourlake.org.
Space is limited and given on a first-come, first-serve basis. You will
receive confirmation of your date.
SCHEDULE (Start time is 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.)
April 2nd - City of Mandeville Public Works Facility, 1100 Mandeville
High Blvd.
April 16th - UNO Lakefront Campus, Geology Bldg., Founders Blvd.
May 6th - City of Mandeville Public Works Facility, 1100 Mandeville High
Blvd.
May 12th - Lakeshore Library, 1000 W. Esplanade, Metairie (6:30 p.m.)
June 10th - UNO Lakefront Campus, Geology Bldg., Founders Blvd.
June 25th - City of Mandeville Public Works Facility, 1100 Mandeville
High Blvd.
July 9th - SLU University Center - Rm. 122, 800 University Ave., Hammond
July 22nd - Lakeshore Library, 1000 W. Esplanade, Metairie (6:30 p.m.)
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Coastal Advisory Committee Meetings
Following is a list of meetings held by coastal parish advisory
committees. Some of these meetings are only for that advisory committee
while others are a component of the regularly scheduled parish council
meetings. Call the contacts listed for more information.
Cameron: April 7, 5:00 p.m. Contact: Tina Horn (337) 775-5718, ext. 115
Calcasieu: April 15, 5:30 p.m. Contact: Pam Sturrock (337) 437-3600
Lafourche: April 15, 7:00 p.m. Contact: Jess Curole (985) 632-4666
Terrebonne: April 16, 6:30 p.m. Contact: James Miller (985) 580-8145
St. Bernard: April 30, 7:00 p.m. Contact: Mike Hunnicutt (504) 278-4308
St. James: April 30, 6:00 p.m. Contact: Jody Chenier (225) 562-2262
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