We are thrilled to share the green infrastructure project the students at Clancy-Maggiore Elementary for the Arts completed last week. Through our project, C.O.R.E. (Collaborating on REstoration), the fifth-grade students spent the day planting Louisiana Iris and other native plants for their new rain garden. By embracing green infrastructure over traditional grey infrastructure, the students learned the impact and importance of fostering sustainability and resilience in our community for generations to come. A huge shoutout to @epagov for funding; @gnoirissociety for Iris donations; and @restore_thebayou for their continued support! Estamos encantados de compartir el proyecto de infraestructura verde que los estudiantes de Clancy-Maggiore Elementary for the Arts realizaron la semana pasada. A través de nuestro proyecto, C.O.R.E. (Colaboración en la REstauración), los estudiantes de quinto año pasaron el día plantando lirios de Luisiana y otras plantas autóctonas para su nuevo jardín de lluvia. Al adoptar la infraestructura verde en lugar de la gris tradicional, los estudiantes aprendieron el impacto y la importancia de fomentar la sustentabilidad y la resiliencia en nuestra comunidad para las futuras generaciones. ¡Un gran agradecimiento a @epagov por el financiamiento, a @gnoirissociety por las donaciones de Iris y a @restore_thebayou por su continuo apoyo! Chúng tôi rất phấn khởi khi chia sẻ với các bạn thông tin về dự án cơ cấu hạ tầng xanh mà các học sinh tại trường Tiểu học Nghệ thuật Clancy-Maggiore đã hoàn thành tuần trước. Thông qua dự án C.O.R.E. (Cộng tác Phục hồi) của chúng tôi, các học sinh lớp Năm đã trải qua một ngày trồng cây Diên vĩ Louisiana và những cây bản địa khác cho khu vườn mưa mới của các em. Thông qua việc chọn lựa hạ tầng cơ sở xanh thay cho hạ tầng cơ sở xám truyền thống, các học sinh đã học được ảnh hưởng và tầm quan trọng của việc thúc đẩy quá trình phát triển bền vững và kiên cường trong cộng đồng của chúng ta cho tương lai của các thế hệ sau này. Xin chân thành cảm ơn tài khoản @epagov đã tài trợ cho dự án; cảm ơn tài khoản @gnoirissociety đã tặng cây giống Diên vĩ và cảm ơn tài khoản @restore_thebayou vì đã tiếp tục hỗ trợ dự án!
Pontchartrain Conservancy
Research
Metairie, LA 842 followers
Science for our Coast!
About us
Pontchartrain Conservancy is a non-profit, membership-based organization, was established in 1989 in response to public outcry for the preservation and restoration of the Pontchartrain Basin’s ecosystem. As the public’s independent voice, the Pontchartrain Conservancy is dedicated to restoring and preserving the water quality, coast, and habitats of the entire Pontchartrain Basin. Through coordination of restoration activities, education, advocacy, monitoring of the regulatory process, and citizen action, we work in partnership with all segments of the community to reclaim the Basin for this and future generations. The Pontchartrain Conservancy is a non-profit organization consisting of a board of directors representing Basin parishes and regulatory agencies. The Pontchartrain Basin is a 10,000 square mile watershed encompassing 16 Louisiana parishes. The land use of the region is both rural and urban and is the most densely populated region in Louisiana, including metro New Orleans and the state capital, Baton Rouge. It is one of the largest estuarine systems in the Gulf of Mexico containing over 22 essential habitats. The Basin's topography ranges from rolling woodlands in the north to coastal marshes in the south, with the 630 square mile Lake Pontchartrain as its centerpiece.
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https://www.scienceforourcoast.org
External link for Pontchartrain Conservancy
- Industry
- Research
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Metairie, LA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1989
- Specialties
- environmental restoration activities, education/outreach, advocacy, monitoring of the regulatory process, citizen action, New Canal Lighthouse, and water quality
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P.O. Box 6965
Metairie, LA 70009-6965, US
Employees at Pontchartrain Conservancy
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Welcome Cecilia Hammond! As of January 2024, Cecilia is PC’s new Environmental Education Co-Coordinator. Cecilia graduated from Tulane University last Fall with a B.S. in Environmental Biology and Environmental Studies. Her past experiences include researching the environmental impacts of different types of land use in the Northwest Ecuador, TAing Environmental Science and Coastal Engineering courses at Tulane’s Pre-College programs, interning at Teach for America, and conducting research on sustainable agriculture for her senior Honors thesis at Tulane. In her free time, she loves reading, watercoloring, making collages, and the great outdoors. Cecilia is overjoyed to continue her passion for environmental education and conservation at PC!
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Great opportunity to work with us!
Join us at Pontchartrain Conservancy! Become a vital part in preserving our coast and advancing environmental sustainability. Exciting full-time opportunities await in our Communication and Science departments. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gFV5MJ3Q
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Congratulations Corey Miller for receiving the Professional Conservationist of the Year award from Louisiana Wildlife Federation! Corey is currently the Community Engagement Director at Pontchartrain Conservancy, where his lifelong passion for conservation serves the community well. PC is extremely proud of Corey’s accomplishments and excited to see where his leadership can take his department. A well deserved honor!
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Join us at Pontchartrain Conservancy! Become a vital part in preserving our coast and advancing environmental sustainability. Exciting full-time opportunities await in our Communication and Science departments. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gFV5MJ3Q
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Happy #WorldWetlandsDay! Did you know that the Lake Pontchartrain Basin is home to 483,390 acres of wetlands (Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA))? Wetlands offer a multitude of benefits in southeast Louisiana including: providing opportunities for recreation, acting as natural flood control and storm protection, and contributing to overall biodiversity. From revitalizing critical habitats to innovative research, we're championing the health and resilience of these vital ecosystems. Explore our unique programmatic areas and discover how we're safeguarding wetlands and fostering biodiversity for a sustainable future by visiting: https://lnkd.in/eyHf33CM
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Get involved with Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana and this great tree planting project in the Central Wetlands! 👇
Join CRCL for an upcoming tree planting as part of the Central Wetlands Reforestation Collective (CWRC). Upcoming plantings hosted by CRCL are on our website now, including: 🌲December 15 🌲December 16 🌲January 12 🌲January 13 Register today: https://bit.ly/CRCL_Events CWRC partners: Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana Common Ground Relief CSED of the Lower 9th Ward The Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation Pontchartrain Conservancy About CWRC: The Central Wetlands are in St. Bernard and Orleans Parishes. They are bordered by the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet (AKA MR-GO) and Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSDRRS) on the eastern side and the 40 Arpent Levee and Canal on the west side. Working alongside community stakeholders, this group uses native plant restoration projects to reforest the wetlands, resulting in improved ecosystem services, including mitigating the impacts of hurricanes, higher quality habitat and a stronger connection between communities and the landscape. These restoration projects are a tool to build capacity in the surrounding communities by educating and engaging residents in the important work of coastal restoration.
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Join us at Pontchartrain Conservancy! Become a vital part in preserving our coast and advancing environmental sustainability. Exciting full-time opportunities await in our Education, Water Quality, and Finance departments. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gFV5MJ3Q
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Show your support this #GivingTuesday. Your gift ensures clean water, education, coastal restoration, and hands-on learning experiences. Every donation, big or small, creates a lasting impact. Together, we can pave the way for a sustainable future where both people and the planet thrive. Give now: https://lnkd.in/gU4tbQdU
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Today is #GivingTuesday, and your support will make a real impact at Pontchartrain Conservancy! Your donation fuels our efforts to protect our beloved coastlines and sustain vital research and education programs. Join us in making a difference today for the future of our environment and community. Donate now: https://lnkd.in/gU4tbQdU
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