Sierra Club, New Orleans Group program: Marine Mammals in the Gulf of Mexico.
by Dr. Deborah Epperson, Biologist for the Minerals Management Service, U.S. Dept of Interior
The Gulf of Mexico is a diverse habitat. There are 28 species of marine mammals that are known to occur in the Gulf of Mexico, with about 20 of those living here year-round. For example, did you know that we have a resident population of sperm whales in the Gulf of Mexico? Deborah will present the results of ongoing research into the ecology and distribution marine mammals in the Gulf of Mexico. Recently there was a newspaper report of a giant squid caught in the Gulf - a favorite food of sperm whales. Please join us on Sunday, April 11th at 7pm, for a very interesting program.
The Sierra Club program will be in the Dominion Auditorium, Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St, New Orleans). The doors open at 6:30 pm with refreshments. The program starts at 7pm. The Dominion Auditorium is near the front entrance to the zoo. Enter the gate upriver from the main public entrance. A Sierra Club banner will be posted near the gate.
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 29, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
March Program: "Pearl River Monitoring Project: Louisiana and Mississippi"
Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010, 7pm,
Place: Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium,
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans
Program: "Pearl River Monitoring Project: Louisiana and Mississippi"
Sponsor: Sierra Club, New Orleans Group
Sierra Club, New Orleans Group presents a program entitled:
"Pearl River Monitoring Project: Geomorphic and Sediment Assessment in Louisiana and Mississippi"
by Dr. Tom Kennedy, The Nature Conservancy
The Pearl River is a highly significant watershed in the southeastern United States, supporting a large array of habitats and diversity of aquatic fauna as well as providing an essential resource for drinking, industrial use, and recreation for the public.
The Pearl River monitoring project, identified as a high priority need in conservation planning efforts, was completed in fall 2009 by the Louisiana Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. Field work was conducted from the Ross Barnett Reservoir to the Lake Borgne. Bank condition and stability, as well as sediment profiles at strategic locations, were measured and evaluated along this length of river. Results of the assessment will be discussed as well as recommendations for future directions to conserve this natural resource and the biological biodiversity it supports.
The Sierra Club program will be in the Dominion Auditorium at Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St). The doors open at 6:30 pm with refreshments. The program starts at 7pm. The Dominion Auditorium is near the front entrance to the zoo. Go in the gate upriver from the main public entrance. A Sierra Club banner will be posted near the entrance.
Place: Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium,
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans
Program: "Pearl River Monitoring Project: Louisiana and Mississippi"
Sponsor: Sierra Club, New Orleans Group
Sierra Club, New Orleans Group presents a program entitled:
"Pearl River Monitoring Project: Geomorphic and Sediment Assessment in Louisiana and Mississippi"
by Dr. Tom Kennedy, The Nature Conservancy
The Pearl River is a highly significant watershed in the southeastern United States, supporting a large array of habitats and diversity of aquatic fauna as well as providing an essential resource for drinking, industrial use, and recreation for the public.
The Pearl River monitoring project, identified as a high priority need in conservation planning efforts, was completed in fall 2009 by the Louisiana Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. Field work was conducted from the Ross Barnett Reservoir to the Lake Borgne. Bank condition and stability, as well as sediment profiles at strategic locations, were measured and evaluated along this length of river. Results of the assessment will be discussed as well as recommendations for future directions to conserve this natural resource and the biological biodiversity it supports.
The Sierra Club program will be in the Dominion Auditorium at Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St). The doors open at 6:30 pm with refreshments. The program starts at 7pm. The Dominion Auditorium is near the front entrance to the zoo. Go in the gate upriver from the main public entrance. A Sierra Club banner will be posted near the entrance.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Sierra Club, New Orleans Group presents a two-part program entitled: "Protection of our Coastal Cypress Forests"
Sunday February 21, 2010:
Sierra Club, New Orleans Group presents a two-part program entitled:
"Protection of our Coastal Cypress Forests"
by John Ettinger (Environmental Protection Agency), and Rob Heffner (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers).
For several years out-of-state companies have subjected Louisiana coastal cypress forests to an onslaught of clear cutting for primary use as garden mulch. Although many illegal operations have been stopped by citizen and federal agency involvement, this onslaught continues.
John Ettinger will discuss cypress logging in coastal Louisiana, particularly with respect to Clean Water Act (CWA), Section 404, the science regarding the sustainability or lack thereof of coastal cypress swamps. There will be an update of EPA activities and enforcement.
Rob Heffner will discuss the regulation of cypress logging in coastal Louisiana, particularly with respect to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA). Additionally, he will bring us up to date on Corps enforcement activities related to logging activities.
John and Rob have been working cooperatively to help protect our coastal cypress forests and enforce laws to prevent their destruction. Please come an hear an interesting and timely talk.
Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter gate to far right of main gate. Look for Sierra Club banner. Parking plentiful and safe. Free and everyone welcome. Doors open 6:30 p.m. with refreshments. Program 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2010. Call (504) 780-8889. www.louisiana.sierraclub.org/neworleans
Sierra Club, New Orleans Group presents a two-part program entitled:
"Protection of our Coastal Cypress Forests"
by John Ettinger (Environmental Protection Agency), and Rob Heffner (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers).
For several years out-of-state companies have subjected Louisiana coastal cypress forests to an onslaught of clear cutting for primary use as garden mulch. Although many illegal operations have been stopped by citizen and federal agency involvement, this onslaught continues.
John Ettinger will discuss cypress logging in coastal Louisiana, particularly with respect to Clean Water Act (CWA), Section 404, the science regarding the sustainability or lack thereof of coastal cypress swamps. There will be an update of EPA activities and enforcement.
Rob Heffner will discuss the regulation of cypress logging in coastal Louisiana, particularly with respect to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA). Additionally, he will bring us up to date on Corps enforcement activities related to logging activities.
John and Rob have been working cooperatively to help protect our coastal cypress forests and enforce laws to prevent their destruction. Please come an hear an interesting and timely talk.
Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium. Enter gate to far right of main gate. Look for Sierra Club banner. Parking plentiful and safe. Free and everyone welcome. Doors open 6:30 p.m. with refreshments. Program 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2010. Call (504) 780-8889. www.louisiana.sierraclub.org/neworleans
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Sierra Club New Orleans Group Holiday Potluck Dinner Sunday December 13th
You are invited to our Annual Holiday pot-luck dinner.
Bring yourself, a friend, a side dish, and good cheer. Sierra will provide a ham and soft drinks. If you desire other beverages, BYOB. Please bring your own plates, cups and utensils etc.
When: Sunday night, the 13th of December, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm - 8 pm
Where: Dominion Education building at Audubon Zoo. Facing the Zoo and Miss River enter the small gate -to the right (up river) side of the Main Zoo Entrance. (Look for the Sierra Club Banner).
Short program: After dinner, for those with an interest in National Parks, Toni and Rene' Maggio will show some photos of their visit to the Big Bend and Grand Teton National Parks to be presented in the Dominion Auditorium.
For more info call Barry Kohl, 861-8465; or Vance Levesque, 529-2089.
Bring yourself, a friend, a side dish, and good cheer. Sierra will provide a ham and soft drinks. If you desire other beverages, BYOB. Please bring your own plates, cups and utensils etc.
When: Sunday night, the 13th of December, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm - 8 pm
Where: Dominion Education building at Audubon Zoo. Facing the Zoo and Miss River enter the small gate -to the right (up river) side of the Main Zoo Entrance. (Look for the Sierra Club Banner).
Short program: After dinner, for those with an interest in National Parks, Toni and Rene' Maggio will show some photos of their visit to the Big Bend and Grand Teton National Parks to be presented in the Dominion Auditorium.
For more info call Barry Kohl, 861-8465; or Vance Levesque, 529-2089.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Lafitte Corridor cleanup Sat. Nov 21
The first Lafitte Corridor cleanup is scheduled for Sat. Nov 21 from 9 to 1. Major Jerrod Spinney of the Criminal Sheriff's office has agreed to trim the area behind the Sojourner Truth Community Center, extending to the police filling station, in advance. They will also take care of the brush removal. We will be meeting at Sojourner Truth Community Center, 2200 Lafitte St, @ 9AM. All needed materials will be provided.
The Sierra Club and the Friends of the Lafitte Corridor are looking for volunteers to assist in activities such as cleaning off sidewalks, trash removal, etc. For more information e-mail Ethan Ellestad at ellestad_ethan@yahoo.com or call 608-417-9052.
Thank you,
Ethan Ellestad
Graduate Assistant,
Friends of Lafitte Corridor
Vance Levesque
Chair New Orleans Group
Sierra Club
837-5105w
The Sierra Club and the Friends of the Lafitte Corridor are looking for volunteers to assist in activities such as cleaning off sidewalks, trash removal, etc. For more information e-mail Ethan Ellestad at ellestad_ethan@
Thank you,
Ethan Ellestad
Graduate Assistant,
Friends of Lafitte Corridor
Vance Levesque
Chair New Orleans Group
Sierra Club
837-5105w
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