Press Release

Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program announces 8th Annual Bayou Lafourche Cleanup

  Volunteers from across the nation gather to clean up all 106 miles of Bayou Lafourche — the area’s drinking water supply source for over 300,000 citizens. THIBODAUX, La. — The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) announces it’s 8th Annual Bayou Lafourche Cleanup to be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on March 23, [...]

By |2019-03-14T17:21:25+00:00March 14th, 2019|Press Release|Comments Off on Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program announces 8th Annual Bayou Lafourche Cleanup

Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program plants 3,300 trees and grasses in Plaquemines Parish

  More than 40 volunteers traveled to the newly created Spanish Pass Ridge and Marsh Complex in Plaquemines Parish to plant over 3,300 native plants and grasses; providing soil stabilization and habitat for native animals. THIBODAUX, La. — In partnership, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) [...]

By |2019-02-08T20:48:09+00:00February 4th, 2019|Press Release|Comments Off on Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program plants 3,300 trees and grasses in Plaquemines Parish

EPA releases white paper on preparing for disaster: Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program named

  BTNEP featured, as one in four of 28 national estuary programs, in Environmental Protection Agency white paper outlining pre-disaster planning, post disaster recovery and hazard mitigation initiatives. THIBODAUX, La. – In an effort to identify and study the challenges and lessons learned during natural and man-made disasters, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) [...]

By |2019-02-08T20:45:07+00:00January 24th, 2019|Press Release|Comments Off on EPA releases white paper on preparing for disaster: Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program named

BTNEP Releases New Guide on Identifying Ways to Control Invasive Plants

THIBODAUX, LA – In order to help local residents identify invasive plants and help control their spread, the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) recently published a new residents’ guide titled Managing Invasive Plants. The publication identifies potentially damaging invasive plants and gives residents information on biological control, chemical control with herbicides, and techniques for manual or mechanical control.

By |2018-07-12T16:09:17+00:00July 12th, 2018|Press Release|Comments Off on BTNEP Releases New Guide on Identifying Ways to Control Invasive Plants

Nicholls State University Graduates Receive Gift of Oak Trees

Acorns that drop in front of Ellender Memorial Library on the Nicholls State University campus have been collected, grown, and shared with seniors from the 2018 graduating class. Alma Robichaux, Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) Education/Outreach Coordinator, thought of the idea from acorns sprouting in her front yard and thought it would make a great gift for anyone. Robichaux connected with Dr. Mary Jackson, Allied Health Instructor and Advisor to the Nicholls GREEN Club, to suggest the gift giving project. The overall idea to grow the oaks and give them to the graduating seniors originated from the Nicholls GREEN Club in hopes that they plant the trees to improve the local ecosystem.

By |2018-05-21T17:00:29+00:00May 21st, 2018|Press Release|Comments Off on Nicholls State University Graduates Receive Gift of Oak Trees

BTNEP Shares New Management Strategy with the Public

On April 16, 2018, the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) will share with the public its updated guidance document called a Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). Since 1990 the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) has been engaged in the protection and restoration of the 4.2 million acres of land and water that lie between the Mississippi and Atchafalaya rivers which has been at the heart of Louisiana’s land loss crisis. The modernized Plan has been revised and is now ready for public review.

By |2018-04-19T04:32:10+00:00April 19th, 2018|Press Release|Comments Off on BTNEP Shares New Management Strategy with the Public

Levron Retires, Fontenot and Landry Named New Management Conference Chair and Vice Chair

The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) held its 81st Management Conference meeting on November 2, 2017 at Nicholls State University. At the meeting, Al Levron officially announced his retirement as Chairperson after serving 15 years and Dr. Quenton Fontenot and Jean Landry were elected as the new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.

By |2017-11-13T00:15:32+00:00November 13th, 2017|Press Release|Comments Off on Levron Retires, Fontenot and Landry Named New Management Conference Chair and Vice Chair

BTNEP to Host 4th Annual “Estuary Artworks” Art Contest

BTNEP would like to invite all students in Kindergarten through 12th grade who live in the Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary System (BTES) to participate in BTNEP’s contest. Students are invited to submit their artwork for judging by Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 4pm to the BTNEP office.

By |2017-08-29T19:40:37+00:00August 29th, 2017|Press Release|Comments Off on BTNEP to Host 4th Annual “Estuary Artworks” Art Contest

Volunteers Wanted for International Coastal Cleanup

The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and Nicholls State University (NSU) are asking for volunteers for their upcoming beach cleanup at Elmer’s Island on Saturday, September 16, 2017.

By |2017-08-22T23:28:55+00:00August 22nd, 2017|Press Release|Comments Off on Volunteers Wanted for International Coastal Cleanup

National Estuaries Week Resolution Passed by Senate

THIBODAUX, LA – On August 3, 2017, the Senate unanimously approved a resolution designating the week of September 16 through September 23 as National Estuaries Week. Senator Bill Cassidy was one of 28 Senators who co-sponsored the resolution. The bipartisan legislation recognizes the importance of coastal and estuarine regions to our national economy. That week, [...]

By |2017-08-14T13:30:20+00:00August 14th, 2017|Press Release|Comments Off on National Estuaries Week Resolution Passed by Senate