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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
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