"The Draft Louisiana Wetland Rapid Assessment Method (LRAM) was placed on public notice with a start date of October 12, 2015. This notice is to obtain public comments on the LRAM Guidance as well as the LRAM. Below is the public comment and public meeting schedule associated with the public notice. For more details, click here."
LRAM Public Comment Schedule
October 12, 2015 Draft LRAM goes on public notice
October 27, 2015 Workshop #1 (Lake Charles)
6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Open House
6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Presentation and Discussion
Location: Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70611
October 28, 2015 Workshop #2 (St. Martinville)
6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Open House
6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Presentation and Discussion
Location: Cade Community Center, 1688 Smede Hwy, St. Martinville, LA 70582
November 3, 2015 Workshop #3 (Houma)
6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Open House
6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Presentation and Discussion
Location: Houma Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., Houma, LA 70360
November 4, 2015 Workshop #4 (Mandeville)
6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Open House
6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Presentation and Discussion
Location: Fleur De Lis Center, 1645 N. Causeway Blvd, Mandeville, LA 70471
November 26, 2015 End of public comment period. All comments must be received by this date.
Link to draft assessment: http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/Portals/56/docs/regulatory/publicnotices/October_2015_LRAM_PN.pdf
More info: http://www.bayouvermilionpreservation.org
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The Fourth Annual Water Symposium will update progress on efforts to protect Louisiana's vanishing coast from scientists, State officials, environmentalist, educators, and financiers. Also, featured will be entrepreneurs working on coastal restoration and green infrastructure. Finally, there will be a unique discussion of ways to communicate large environmental themes and water issues to a board and diverse public, given our different learnings styles. The event will start off at 10 am with walking tour where speakers will provide perspectives on the River and its role in shaping the City.
The Fourth Annual Anba Dlo Water Symposium from Noon to 4 pm on October 17, 2015, 2372 St. Claude Avenue at Café Istanbul in the New Orleans Healing Center. The event will be moderated by Travers Mackel and lunch will be served. The walking tour will commence at 10:00 am in the New Orleans Healing Center parking lot.
WATER WALK AND LEARN-10:00am to Noon:
The Greater New Orleans Collaborative will be hosting a Walk and Learn with a focus on the river and Earth Lab, pulling together speakers who can provide different perspectives on the river and its role in shaping the city as we know it as well as how our relationship to the river has changed over time.
Start and/or end at the Healing Center/Earth Lab, which is adjacent to the parking lot on the N. Rampart side of the New Orleans Healing Center, with folks from Groundwork joining and talking about detention and retention and infiltration at a site scale.
PROGRESS: WHERE WE ARE ON PROTECTING OUR COAST-Noon to 1:30 pm:
* Steven Cochran, Director of the Mississippi Delta Project: Environmental Defense Fund
* Kyle Graham, Executive Director of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana
* Justin Ehrenwerth, Executive Director of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council
* Mark Davis, Director of the Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law and Policy
* Jeff Carney, Associate Professor, LSU School, Architecture & Director of the Coastal Sustainability Studio
MULTIPLE LEARNING STYLES-1:45 pm to 2:45 pm:
* Steven Bingler - Architect, Community Planner and Moderator
* Edward Biersmith - Covenant Catholic Climate Ambassador & Sylvan Learning Center
* Pippen Frisbie-Calder - Visual Artist
* Dr. Tim McLean - Tulane University Water Scientist
WATER ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AUDIENCE LIVE PITCH-3:00 pm to 4:00 pm:
* Dan Johnson, Greenman Dan Rainwater Harvesting
* Gary Shaffer & Demetra Kandalepas, Wetland Resources LLC
* Dana Eness, Front Yard Initiative
* Scott Eustis, Public Lab
* Moderator: Mike Eckert, Propeller Lead Mentor for Water
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For more information, please contact:
Dan Walker
Executive Director
504-940-1130
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and Louisiana Sea Grant College Program at LSU (Sea Grant) are proud to announce the completion of phase one of the Louisiana Fisheries Forward (LFF) initiative. These initial components include a web site (LaFisheriesForward.org), eight fact sheets and four videos approximately 35 minutes in length:
- Best Practices for Commercial Fishermen
- Best Practices for Seafood Dealers and Processors
- Best Practices for Commercial Crab Fishermen
- Best Business Practices for the Seafood Industry
The videos provide an overview of best practice methods, with a focus on quality, safety and industry regulations
A collaboration of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and Louisiana Sea Grant College Program at LSU (Sea Grant), LFF was established with the goal of improving the economic success and environmental sustainability of Louisiana’s commercial fishing industry. Though participation in LFF is voluntary at this time, leaders at LDWF and Sea Grant believe the program is making real impact.
Another four videos are planned in the next year, in addition to eight more fact sheets, workshops along the coast and the annual LFF Summit to be held Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in New Orleans.
Louisiana Fisheries Forward (LFF), a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Louisiana Sea Grant collaborative program, will host a series of educational oyster industry workshops in coastal Louisiana.
Workshop topics include oyster harvesting tags and requirements, methods of sale of oysters, private seed production and industry legislative updates. These presentations are designed to help those in the oyster industry thrive in a constantly changing marketplace.
Workshop dates and times are as follows:
Tuesday, October 13, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Belle Chasse Auditorium • 8398 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Thursday, October 15, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Dumas Auditorium • 301 West Tunnel Blvd., Houma, LA 70360
Hands-on demonstrations will include new refrigeration techniques and equipment, including the LFF Seafood Quality Training Lab. A light meal will be provided, so registration is encouraged to accommodate all participants: click here to register for the Belle Chasse event, and click here to register for the Houma workshop.
LFF was established with the goal of improving the economic success of Louisiana’s commercial fishing industry by showcasing new technology and best practice methods.
The Coastal Wetlands Planning Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) Task Force invites the public to its 25th anniversary ceremony October 14, 2015, at Grand Isle State Park in Grand Isle, Louisiana. The ceremony will celebrate CWPPRA's continued commitment to coastal restoration. The event will begin at 10 am and conclude with a lunch provided by local sponsors. During the event, the public is invited to meet wetland engineers, scientists, and policy holders who have worked together to complete 101 Louisiana projects over the last 25 years.
CWPPRA has been the backbone of coastal restoration efforts in Louisiana for the last 25 years and will continue to play a very important role as Louisiana moves forward in constructing more and larger ecosystem restoration projects with federal partners in the future. The innovation and technology developed through the CWPPRA program and the lessons learned by establishing these vital projects is making it possible to design even larger projects so Louisiana can build upon the foundation laid over the past two decades.
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) of Louisiana and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be leading a field trip to the Caminada Headlands Beach and Dune Restoration Increment II project site. The trip will leave from Grand Isle State Park via caravan to Elmer’s Island Rd. where ATVs will take participants to the project site. The trip will last approximately 1 ½-2 hours including travel time from the state park. Space is limited for the field trip. Please make field trip inquiries when you RSVP for the dedication ceremony.
The projects being highlighted are:
- Barataria Barrier Island Complex Project: Pelican Island and Pass La Mer to Chaland Pass Restoration (BA-38)
- Lake Hermitage Marsh Creation (BA-42)
- Bayou Dupont Ridge Creation and Marsh Restoration (BA-48)
- Grand Liard Marsh and Ridge Restoration (BA-68)
- Pass Chaland to Grand Bayou Pass Barrier Shoreline Restoration (Ba-35)
- Little Lake Shoreline Protection/Dedicated Dredging Near Round Lake (BA-37)
- Caminada Headlands Back Barrier Marsh Creation (BA-143)
CWPPRA was enacted in 1990 under former U.S. Senators John Breaux and J. Bennett Johnston. Since its inception, the federal Act has approved 204 restoration projects, benefiting over 97,401 acres of land. CWPPRA represents a collaborative effort, and is managed by a Task Force comprised of the State of Louisiana, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service.
The anniversary ceremony will be hosted at Grand Isle State Park, 108 Admiral Craik Drive Drive, Grand Isle, LA 70358. Join in the celebrations as the community celebrates the progress on CWPPRA projects in Louisiana. Please RSVP by September 30, 2015 to ncavalier@usgs.gov or by phone at (337) 266-8626. Lunch will be provided to all those who RSVP for the FREE event.
For more information on CWPPRA's restoration projects, or to download press photos, visit: www.LaCoast.gov
For media inquiries, contact CWPPRA Public Outreach Coordinator, Kelia Bingham at (337) 266-8623 or kbingham@usgs.gov.
http://gopropeller.org/events/1316/2017 COASTAL MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Join us for an interactive workshop and discussion on the 2017 Coastal Master Plan, the RESTORE Act, and opportunities for entrepreneurs.
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Thursday, September 24, 2015
5:00 PM – 7:00 PMWHERE
Propeller Incubator
4035 Washington Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125 Get MapDETAILS
The 2017 Louisiana Coastal Master Plan Update is currently underway. The Master Plan is the key driver of coastal restoration efforts, as well as risk reduction projects along the Louisiana Coast. The state is required to “administer their regulatory practices, programs, contracts, grants, and all other functions vested in them in a manner consistent with the Master Plan and public interest to the maximum extent possible.” CPRAhas significantly updated the Risk Assessment, and has made a lot of its data publicly accessible, via the Flood Risk and Resilience Viewer, which is designed to provide information on flood risk, coastal land change, and community impacts. This workshop will provide an update on existing projects and potential projects that will be included in the 2017 Coastal Master Plan. We will also discuss the impact of RESTOREAct Funding on Coastal Master Plan implementation and opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Agenda:
I. Current Status of 2017 Master Plan Update
II. Flood Risk and Resilience Viewer
III. Expected Additional Projects
IV. Status of Projects To Date
V. RESTOREFunding
VI. Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in the Water SectorPresenters:
Karim Belhadjali, Deputy Chief, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
Jennifer Gerbasi, Recovery Planner, Terrebonne Parish
Chris Barnes, Legal Advisor, Governor’s Office of Coastal Activities
Justin Ehrenwerth, Executive Director, Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration CouncilREGISTER
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This workshop is a series in the Water Challenge, an initiative funded by the Greater New Orleans Foundation and generously sponsored by Entergy Corporation.
This event is part of the Water Challenge series.