Geolocators used to define migratory patterns of the threatened Red Knot bird
The Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary Program (BTNEP), in conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program (CBBEP), work to better understand the threatened Red Knots in Louisiana. May [...]
Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary Foundation announces Home Sewage Assistance Program in the Bayou Folse Watershed
The Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, is partnering with the Bayou Lafourche Freshwater District and the South Central Planning and Development Commission to survey home sewage systems [...]
Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Foundation Holds Management Conference Open to the Public
The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) holds its Management Conference #87 on May 2nd, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Management Conference members will vote on the 2020 EPA [...]
Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program Releases Marine Debris Prevention and Education Middle School Lessons
THIBODAUX, La. — In an effort to educate Louisiana teachers and students about marine debris and its effects on the environment and wildlife, the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) has released a free curriculum [...]
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 [...]
Situational Awareness Report
This release has been distributed by the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management. State EOC Activation Level: Level IV (Crisis Action Team) | WebEOC Incident: 19-007 River Flooding — Statewide — Spring [...]
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 [...]
Working for Our Coast
BTNEP is participating in the Working for Our Coast event on Thursday, October 11th from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm in Schriever, LA. Website link: https://restoreorretreat.org/wfoc/ Working for Our Coast Flyer
Nicholls Sponsor A+ Scholar
BTNEP is participating in the Nicholls Sponsor A+ Scholar event on Wednesday, October 10th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm in Thibodaux, LA. Weblink : http://www.nichollsfoundation.org/ascholar/
Rougarou Fest
BTNEP is participating in the Rougarou Fest on Saturday, October 20th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm in Houma, LA. Weblink : https://rougaroufest.org/
Iberville Parish Swamp Life Expo
BTNEP is participating in the Iberville Parish Swamp Life Expo on Saturday, October 6th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in Grosse Tete, LA. Weblink : http://www.visitiberville.com/iberville-swamp-life-expo/
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.
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