Sunday, May 19, 2013 Orleans SIERRA CLUB PROGRAM,
"Lake Ponchartrain Basin Foundation: Where we have been, where we are going". Dr. John Lopez, Executive Director of the Lake Ponchartrain Basin Foundation will present a 24 year recap of the activities and accomplishments of the LPBF. Long term environmental goals for the Lake Ponchartrain Basin will be discussed.
Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter gate to far right of main public entrance and behind the statue of Audubon. Parking plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at 6:30 P.M. Program 7:00 to 8:00 p.m
The New Orleans Group of the Delta (Louisiana) Chapter of the Sierra Club.
Protecting New Orleans' Environment:
For Our Families, For Our Future
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Saturday, April 6, 2013
"The New Atlantis? Climate Disruption and New Orleans"
Thursday, April 18
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Tulane Law Clinic Building, Rm. 110
New data about climate change and subsidence in Southeast Louisiana doesn't bode well for the future of our city. Can New Orleans survive rising seas, sinking soils, and more intense storms over the course of this century? Join NOAA scientist Tim Osborn, Tulane ecologist Bruce Fleury, and Jordan Macha and Devin Martin from the Sierra Club as we discuss the state of the science and what can be done to prevent New Orleans from becoming the New Atlantis.
Presented by the Tulane Green Club and the New Orleans Group of the Sierra Club
Call Devin Martin for questions or details: 985.209.5454 or devin.martin@sierraclub.org
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Tulane Law Clinic Building, Rm. 110
New data about climate change and subsidence in Southeast Louisiana doesn't bode well for the future of our city. Can New Orleans survive rising seas, sinking soils, and more intense storms over the course of this century? Join NOAA scientist Tim Osborn, Tulane ecologist Bruce Fleury, and Jordan Macha and Devin Martin from the Sierra Club as we discuss the state of the science and what can be done to prevent New Orleans from becoming the New Atlantis.
Presented by the Tulane Green Club and the New Orleans Group of the Sierra Club
Call Devin Martin for questions or details: 985.209.5454 or devin.martin@sierraclub.org
Monday, March 4, 2013
Sierra Club New Orleans Sunday, March 10. Orleans Sierra Club Program
John Lopez, Executive
Director of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation will speak about
"Its successes and goals for the future".
The Lake Pontchartrain Basin is a 10,000 square mile watershed encompassing 16 Louisiana parishes. The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation was established in response to environmental concerns voiced throughout the Basin.
As the public's independent voice, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation is dedicated to restoring and preserving the water quality, coast, and habitats of the entire Pontchartrain Basin. Through coordination of restoration activities, education, advocacy, monitoring of the regulatory process, applied scientific research, and citizen action, LPBF works in partnership with all segments of the community to reclaim the Basin for this and future generations.
Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter gate to far right of main public entrance and behind the statue of Audubon. Parking plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at 6:30 PM. Program 7 to 8 PM.
The Lake Pontchartrain Basin is a 10,000 square mile watershed encompassing 16 Louisiana parishes. The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation was established in response to environmental concerns voiced throughout the Basin.
As the public's independent voice, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation is dedicated to restoring and preserving the water quality, coast, and habitats of the entire Pontchartrain Basin. Through coordination of restoration activities, education, advocacy, monitoring of the regulatory process, applied scientific research, and citizen action, LPBF works in partnership with all segments of the community to reclaim the Basin for this and future generations.
Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter gate to far right of main public entrance and behind the statue of Audubon. Parking plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at 6:30 PM. Program 7 to 8 PM.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013 Orleans SIERRA CLUB PROGRAM
Katie Brasted, Executive Director for Woodlands Conservancy will present a program about the Woodlands Conservancy area near English Turn on the West bank.
Woodlands Conservancy is a 501-C-3, nonprofit organization created with the mission to preserve and develop an ecosystem dedicated to creating daily public opportunities for recreation, ecotourism and education in a natural and historic setting. The vision of Woodlands Conservancy is to be the regional model for the conservation of hardwood forests, and a leader in the advocacy and preservation of Louisiana's coastal forest ecosystems.
Woodlands Conservancy announced the purchase of 190 acres of important bottomland hardwood wetlands in Orleans Parish. The acquisition of the 190 acres will expand the habitat for over 100 species of migratory birds and provide additional hiking, wildlife viewing, and outdoor education opportunities to local citizens.
Due to the continued loss of our coastline and increased rate of relative sea level rise, USFWS estimates that this Woodlands area (now just 6 miles from open waters connected to the Gulf of Mexico) will be one of the largest forested land masses between open water and the city of New Orleans within the next 50 to 100 years.
Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter gate to far right of main public entrance and behind the statue of Audubon. Parking plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at 6:30pm. Program 7 to 8pm.
Woodlands Conservancy is a 501-C-3, nonprofit organization created with the mission to preserve and develop an ecosystem dedicated to creating daily public opportunities for recreation, ecotourism and education in a natural and historic setting. The vision of Woodlands Conservancy is to be the regional model for the conservation of hardwood forests, and a leader in the advocacy and preservation of Louisiana's coastal forest ecosystems.
Woodlands Conservancy announced the purchase of 190 acres of important bottomland hardwood wetlands in Orleans Parish. The acquisition of the 190 acres will expand the habitat for over 100 species of migratory birds and provide additional hiking, wildlife viewing, and outdoor education opportunities to local citizens.
Due to the continued loss of our coastline and increased rate of relative sea level rise, USFWS estimates that this Woodlands area (now just 6 miles from open waters connected to the Gulf of Mexico) will be one of the largest forested land masses between open water and the city of New Orleans within the next 50 to 100 years.
Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter gate to far right of main public entrance and behind the statue of Audubon. Parking plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at 6:30pm. Program 7 to 8pm.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Sunday, January 13 Orleans SIERRA CLUB PROGRAM
Sunday, January 13 Orleans SIERRA CLUB PROGRAM
Madeline Fong Goddard, Deputy General Superintendent, Sewage and Water Board of New Orleans will present a program about the Environmental issues and projects that SWBNO is involved with. The program will include the wetlands assimilation project in Bayou Bienvenue and the Eastbank Wastewater Treatment Plant, Corps funded drainage projects, and more.
Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter gate to far right of main public entrance and behind statue of Audubon. Parking plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at 6:30 P.M. Program 7:00 to 8:00 p.m
Madeline Fong Goddard, Deputy General Superintendent, Sewage and Water Board of New Orleans will present a program about the Environmental issues and projects that SWBNO is involved with. The program will include the wetlands assimilation project in Bayou Bienvenue and the Eastbank Wastewater Treatment Plant, Corps funded drainage projects, and more.
Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter gate to far right of main public entrance and behind statue of Audubon. Parking plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at 6:30 P.M. Program 7:00 to 8:00 p.m
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Sunday, November 11. Orleans SIERRA CLUB PROGRAM, Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges
Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges: What are the current challenges, projects, and issues? The management staff of the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife refuges will present a program about the current status of the refuges, public lands of vital concern for wildlife conservation.
Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter gate to far right of main public entrance and behind statue of Audubon. Parking plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at 6:30 P.M. Program 7:00 to 8:00 p.m
Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter gate to far right of main public entrance and behind statue of Audubon. Parking plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at 6:30 P.M. Program 7:00 to 8:00 p.m
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Sunday, October 14. SIERRA CLUB PROGRAM, "Existing Opportunities Local Government has to Make New Orleans Safer from Flooding and Coastal Loss."
"Existing Opportunities Local Government has to Make New Orleans Safer from Flooding and Coastal Loss." Jeff Thomas from Thomas Strategies will speak. Measures will be presented that can be implemented now to improve storm flood protection, save taxpayer costs ,reduce our carbon footprint, improve recreational and market value of our land, and reduce the annual sinking rate of New Orleans, A Dutch-like solution can happen now, one project at a time.
Enter gate to far right of main public entrance and behind statue of Audubon. Parking plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at 6:30 P.M. Program 7:00 to 8:00 p.m
Enter gate to far right of main public entrance and behind statue of Audubon. Parking plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at 6:30 P.M. Program 7:00 to 8:00 p.m
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Sunday, September 9. SIERRA CLUB PROGRAM, "Mercury and lead in paints of New Orleans homes"
Sunday, September 9. SIERRA CLUB PROGRAM
"Mercury
and lead in paints of New Orleans homes" Dr. Howard Mielke, Dept. Of
Pharmacology, Tulane School of Medicine will speak about the status of
these toxic elements in New Orleans homes.
Enter gate to far right of main public entrance and behind statue of Audubon. Parking plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at 6:30 P.M. Program 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Enter gate to far right of main public entrance and behind statue of Audubon. Parking plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at 6:30 P.M. Program 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Group Program Sunday June 10 - How the North American continent was explored by canoe
How the North American continent was explored by canoe. Byron Almquist
will present a program showing how explorers used canoes to explore
North America during its early history. Lewis & Clark are famous
examples but there are many more.
For about two hundred years numerous Frenchmen and a few British and Americans explored the North American continent by the most economical means possible - a canoe. Intrepid individuals such as Joliet, LaSalle, McKenzie and Lewis and Clark all used canoes to travel hundreds and even thousands of miles to explore this newly discovered continent. Who were the explorers, where did they go and what did they find? How did their individual discoveries fit into the big picture of what North America was like? The talk will be illustrated with maps and photos.
Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter gate to far right of main public entrance and behind statue of Audubon. Parking is plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at 6:30 pm. Program 7 to 8 pm. The public is welcome to attend, and bring a friend!
For about two hundred years numerous Frenchmen and a few British and Americans explored the North American continent by the most economical means possible - a canoe. Intrepid individuals such as Joliet, LaSalle, McKenzie and Lewis and Clark all used canoes to travel hundreds and even thousands of miles to explore this newly discovered continent. Who were the explorers, where did they go and what did they find? How did their individual discoveries fit into the big picture of what North America was like? The talk will be illustrated with maps and photos.
Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter gate to far right of main public entrance and behind statue of Audubon. Parking is plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at 6:30 pm. Program 7 to 8 pm. The public is welcome to attend, and bring a friend!
Monday, May 7, 2012
New Zealand - everything you ever wanted to know!
John Sevenair will show a presentation on his trip to New Zealand at the
May 20 monthly meeting of the New Orleans Group of the Sierra Club.
Byron Almquist will be the speaker for the June 10 meeting. His program, "Canoe Exploration" will discuss the history of canoeing in the U.S.
Where: Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter gate to far right of main gate and behind Audubon Statue. Parking is plentiful and safe.
When: Sunday, May 20 and Sunday Jun 10.
Doors open for refreshments 6:30pm. Program 7 to 8pm.
For more info, email Charlie @ cptragopan@aol.com
or call (504) 307-0187 with any questions.
The program is free and open to everyone, especially YOU!
Byron Almquist will be the speaker for the June 10 meeting. His program, "Canoe Exploration" will discuss the history of canoeing in the U.S.
Where: Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter gate to far right of main gate and behind Audubon Statue. Parking is plentiful and safe.
When: Sunday, May 20 and Sunday Jun 10.
Doors open for refreshments 6:30pm. Program 7 to 8pm.
For more info, email Charlie @ cptragopan@aol.com
or call (504) 307-0187 with any questions.
The program is free and open to everyone, especially YOU!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Sunday, April 15. SIERRA CLUB PROGRAM
"Healing
the marshes of the Louisiana Delta" Scott Eustis from the Gulf
Restoration network will discuss a recent GIS (Geographic information
system) effort to evaluate the impact of
spoil banks to the interior wetlands of Louisiana. GIS is a tool for
discussions with landowners and trustees to restore these areas.
Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter
gate to far right of main public entrance and behind statue of
Audubon. Parking plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any
questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at
6:30 P.M. Program 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Sunday, March 11. SIERRA CLUB PROGRAM
City of New Orleans Office of Coastal and Environmental Affairs:
Charles Allen will speak about the programming activities of the New Orleans Mayor's Office of Coastal and Environmental Affairs, including the restoration of Bayou Bienvenue in the Lower 9th Ward, and the "greening" of Mardi Gras!
Put Charles and the City on the "HOT SEAT"!! Invite all of your friends!
Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter gate to far right of main public entrance and behind statue of Audubon. Parking plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at 6:30 P.M. Program 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Charles Allen will speak about the programming activities of the New Orleans Mayor's Office of Coastal and Environmental Affairs, including the restoration of Bayou Bienvenue in the Lower 9th Ward, and the "greening" of Mardi Gras!
Put Charles and the City on the "HOT SEAT"!! Invite all of your friends!
Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter gate to far right of main public entrance and behind statue of Audubon. Parking plentiful and safe. Call (504) 307-0187 with any questions. The program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments at 6:30 P.M. Program 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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