Who Are We
We are a partnership of government, business, scientists, conservation organizations, agricultural interests, and individuals for the preservation, protection, and restoration of the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary in southeast Louisiana.
If you live, work, or play in the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary or are one of the millions that use its resources across the nation, you have a vested interest in its restoration.
Upcoming BTNEP Public Events
BTNEP Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan
(CCMP)
April 16, 2018 – May 23, 2018
Open for Public Review
BTNEP Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan
(CCMP)
April 16, 2018 – May 23, 2018
Open for Public Review
Our mission is the preservation and restoration of the Barataria-Terrebonne estuarine system, the 4.2 million-acre region between the Atchafalaya and Mississippi Rivers.
PUBLICATIONS
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CALENDARS
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Migratory & Resident Birds
BTNEP has built the framework for the conservation of bird population that use the area through monitoring and educating the public on bird issues.
Education
BTNEP strives to educate the public on environmental issues and help teachers bring environmental education to their students in the classroom.
Invasive Species
BTNEP aims to raise awareness and understanding of invasive species and create effective solutions.
Water Quality
BTNEP is dedicated to educating and assisting citizens to take action on their own property and in their own lives toward improving water quality in our estuary.
Outreach
Through a number of projects and events, BTNEP strives to build relationships with the community to increase awareness about the BTES and the issues it is facing.
Native Plant Production
BTNEP collects native seed and stock to grow out plants at our production facility for use in habitat restoration.
Habitat Restoration
BTNEP selects project areas that are based on our mission of preserving and restoring the BTES.
Volunteer
BTNEP volunteers play a vital role in habitat restoration, while also learning about important ecological and economical characteristics of the BTES.