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 New Orleans Group of the Delta Chapter (Louisiana) of the Sierra Club
Protecting New Orleans' Environment:
For Our Families, For Our Future
Monday, March 4, 2013
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
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