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 [...]
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/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 [...]
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