Yearly Archives: 2021

BTNEP Water Quality Scientist

Position: BTNEP Water Quality Scientist Organization: BTNEP Location: Thibodaux, LA Deadline: Dec. 17 More Information The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) invites applications for the full-time position of Water Quality Scientist (WQS). About the Organization The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) is one of 28 National Estuary Programs throughout the United States and its territories. [...]

By |2022-04-11T22:34:46+00:00December 3rd, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on BTNEP Water Quality Scientist

Summer Environmental Education Workshop Series

Join us for a free summer learning series open to any educator! Launching Meaninful Phenomena for 3-Dimensional Learning June 7-8 or June 16-17 Foundations of Louisiana's Water Quality June 22 Deep Dive into Water Quality Issues June 23 Marine Debris and Microplastics July 13 or July 14 For more information, please contact [...]

By |2021-07-27T15:35:52+00:00June 9th, 2021|Events|Comments Off on Summer Environmental Education Workshop Series

School is Out, Sustainability is In

School is Out, Sustainability is In Summertime is on the horizon, and you may be looking for a new project or goal to tackle. We’re challenging you to practice sustainability within your home or workplace, and you’ll learn how a few seemingly small changes can make a big impact within our environment [...]

By |2021-05-28T17:10:23+00:00May 28th, 2021|Stakeholder Engagement|Comments Off on School is Out, Sustainability is In

Hey, you don’t belong here! The truth of invasive species

Hey, you don't belong here! Spring has officially arrived, and with it a new burst of plant, insect, and animal life! And while many believe that this is all good news for our environment, there are actually a few species that can be detrimental to our local ecosystem. The Good Stuff: Why [...]

By |2021-03-31T19:05:54+00:00March 31st, 2021|Stakeholder Engagement|Comments Off on Hey, you don’t belong here! The truth of invasive species

The Birds and The Bees: Your How-To Guide

The Birds and The Bees: Your How-To Guide Building a welcoming environment in your backyard  Let’s talk about the birds and the bees! No, really! This Valentine’s Day we’re celebrating our love for birds, bees, and additional backyard wildlife, and for good reason! Birds are essential to the function of healthy ecosystems — [...]

By |2021-02-10T19:09:41+00:00February 10th, 2021|Stakeholder Engagement|Comments Off on The Birds and The Bees: Your How-To Guide

Congress Moves To Invest In The Nation’s Estuaries

February 3, 2021 — THIBODAUX, La. — Congress reaffirmed its support and strong commitment to the National Estuary Program -  a time tested, non-regulatory program that enables communities to restore and protect the bays and estuaries they call home. The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary is one of 28 “estuaries of national significance” along the United States coast that will [...]

By |2021-02-10T18:23:11+00:00February 10th, 2021|News, Press Release|Comments Off on Congress Moves To Invest In The Nation’s Estuaries

Coastal Restoration Planner

Position: Coastal Restoration Planner - Louisiana Organization: The Capital Soil and Water Conservation District The Capital Soil and Water Conservation District has an opening for a Coastal Restoration Planner. The primary purpose of this position is to provide planning support for improving the health of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystems. The incumbent will have the [...]

By |2021-02-08T19:29:48+00:00February 8th, 2021|Environmental Jobs|Comments Off on Coastal Restoration Planner

T. Bradley Keith Named New BTNEP Director

January 10, 2021 For Immediate Release T. Bradley Keith named new Director of BTNEP Cocodrie, LA. - Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) and the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) announced the hiring of a new director. T. Bradley Keith will join the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program team as its new leader beginning late January. “I [...]

By |2021-01-14T18:07:06+00:00January 14th, 2021|News, Press Release|Comments Off on T. Bradley Keith Named New BTNEP Director