Defending Our Environmental Laws

Defending Our Environmental Laws

Joint program by the LSU Student Sierra Coalition and the Baton Rouge Group of the Sierra Club

Thursday, January 26, 2017

630pm

Room 142, LSU School of Natural Resources

For more information: brsierraclub@gmail.com

America’s environmental laws and protection, the result of decades of citizen advocacy, governmental action, and scientific research, are under attack by a hostile Congress and White House. Learn how ordinary citizens can stand up for clean air, clean water, and our public lands!

The LSU Student Sierra Coalition works to educate the campus on conservation and environmental issues through a combination of guest speakers, recreational outings, and service projects (https://lsu.collegiatelink.net/organization/sierrastudentcoalition/about).

The Baton Rouge Group of the Sierra Club is a member-based volunteer organization, and is part of the state wide Delta Chapter of the Sierra Club (http://brsierraclub.blogspot.com/).

Saving Whooping Cranes in Louisiana

Sara Zimorski, biologist with Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, will give a presentation on efforts to save the Whooping Cranes in Louisiana, particularly their latest success: the birth of two baby whoopers!

Courtesy of LDWF

The recent discovery of two other whoopers found shot in southwest La. not long thereafter will animate our discussion. This setback amid success in the struggle to successfully establish a thriving, self-sustaining population of this majestic species, offers a chance to reflect on the program and how it will succeed.
For more info, go to: http://www.wlf.la.gov/news/40102

Meeting: Baton Rouge Sierra Club
Location: The Backpacker on Jefferson Hwy. 
Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Time: 7:00 pm
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Whistle Blower to speak February 24

Dan Collins will share his story about the dredging of Bayou Postillion and why he felt compelled to file a "whistleblower" suit against the Louisiana Dept. of Natural Resources over the issue, which he won late last year.  Collins will tell us all about it from his perspective during our February meeting at the Backpacker on Wednesday February 24. Program begins at 7:00 pm.

CWPPRA 25th Anniversary Ceremony

CWPPRA 25th Anniversary Ceremony

October 14, 2015 - Grand Isle State Park

Field Trip to Caminada Headlands Beach and Dune Restoration project site

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.

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.

August Guest Speaker and General Interests Meeting

BREC's Hiking Trails & Conservation Plans

Come hear Amanda Takacs, a naturalist in BREC's Conservation Department discuss BREC's Conservation plans & show slides of discoveries on some of BREC's hiking trails. She will also discuss their Geaux Green program.

Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 7:00 pm
The Backpacker, 7656 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70809 

Visit BREC's Conservation Department on the web at the link above, or by visiting them on Facebook.

History of LA Coast

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT. . .

History Sheds Light on the Future

Wednesday, June 23

Dr Richard Condrey shared his study of the historic gulf coastline and its lessons for repairing it. 

At the June general meeting of the Baton Rouge Group of the Sierra Club members and visitors learned  the history of the gulf coast. His study looked at maps like this one and sailors’ journals dating back to the 1700s. After studying the explorers descriptions and navigation records, he could overlay the old maps on a current map.  Dr. Condrey concludes that the coastline has been shrinking at approximately the same rate since the 1800s! Hurricanes and oil exploration haven’t altered the rate of shrinkage in our coastline. The change is the same now as it has been for the last 200 years. 

Conservation Speaker Series - February 2015 - Matthew Herron

The Challenge of Conserving East Baton Rouge's Remaining Ecological Treasures

MEETING: Matthew Herron of the Capital Area Native Plant Society will speak on the flora native to East Baton Rouge Parish, their critical role in shaping our locally imperiled ecosystems, and how we can work together in the conservation community to conserve and restore this unique natural heritage.

Talk begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday Feb. 26 at the Backpacker, 7656 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge. Some Native Plants will be offered as door prizes, and refreshments will also be available. Herron will also discuss possible field trips that may be held as a follow up to this talk. Feel free to bring guests. Admission is free. 

After the discussion, option to continue for dinner at Jason's Deli on Corporate. We welcome your suggestions/feedback!