Press Releases
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April 03, 2007: Lake Pontchartrain Estuary Zone
Conservation Groups Release Map to Guide Future Conservation Efforts in the Lake Pontchartrain Estuary Zone
The Nature Conservancy and Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation team up to produce a map, “Priority Conservation Areas of the Lake Pontchartrain Estuary Zone.”
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Tracie Martin
Nelwyn McInnis
CGC Program Director, LA/MS
The Nature Conservancy
Phone: 985-809-1414
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November 01, 2005: Nature Conservancy Signs Agreement to Purchase, Permanently Protect Grand Isle Woodland Habitat
The Nature Conservancy is pleased to announce that after seven years of negotiation, we have a signed agreement for the opportunity to purchase and permanently protect 18-acres of woodland habitat on the barrier island of Grand Isle.
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Jean Landry
Grand Isle Program Director
jlandry@tnc.org
(988) 688-3871 |
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November 01, 2005: Early Assessment of Impacts of Hurricane Katrina and Rita to Affected Louisiana Preserves
After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita ravaged much of Louisiana's coastal areas, Nature Conservancy staff set out to visit all of the affected preserves.
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Cindy Brown
Director of Coastal and Marine Conservation
The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana
225-338-1040 |
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November 01, 2005: Louisiana Coastal and Marine Conservation Program in the Wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
It has been some weeks now since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita delivered their one-two punch to the coast of Louisiana. Any person living in this area, or anyone that knows someone living here, has experienced a direct loss from these powerful storms.
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Cindy Brown
Director of Coastal and Marine Conservation
The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana
225-338-1040 |
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October 31, 2005: Statement from Louisiana State Director Keith Ouchley on the Aftermath of the Hurricanes
While Louisiana has suffered an almost unimaginable loss from the recent hurricane, we are fortunate to report that all of our staff and trustees are safe and secure.
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Keith Ouchley, Director
The Nature Conservancy in Louisiana
225-338-1040 |
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May 04, 2004: Grand Opening Event – Nature Conservancy Boardwalk at the Abita Creek Flatwoods Preserve
A grand opening event of the Pitcher Plant Trail Boardwalk at The Nature Conservancy’s Abita Creek Flatwoods Preserve will be held on May 5, 2004 at 10:30 a.m.
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Nelwyn McInnis
985-809-1414 |
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August 21, 2002: Talisheek Preserve Becomes Louisiana's Second Largest Preserve
The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana adds acres to the Talisheek Pine Wetlands preserve to create their second largest nature preserve.
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Brent A. Sims
Phone: (225) 338-1040
E-mail: bsims@tnc.org
Nelwyn McInnis
Phone: (985) 809-1414
E-mail: nmcinnis@tnc.org |
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July 18, 2002: Cypress Island Becomes Nesting Ground for Hands-on Children's Education
The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana has begun educational tours of their Cypress Island Preserve for surrounding elementary school groups. The project, underwritten by TexacoChevron, is part of the ongoing conservation and education project at Cypress Island Preserve.
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Brent A. Sims
Phone: (225) 338-1040
E-mail: bsims@tnc.org |
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July 18, 2002: TNC, BP and State establish 71,000 acre White Lake Preserve
Governor Mike Foster today announced a plan to protect and preserve one of the largest undeveloped freshwater marshes in the United States.
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Brent A. Sims
Phone: (225) 338-1040
E-mail: bsims@tnc.org |
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May 08, 2002: The Conservancy and Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperate for Nature
The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana and Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative signed a joint agreement to maintain the rights-of-way on Conservancy preserves, Talisheek Preserve, and Abita Creek Preserve, located in the area.
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Brent A. Sims
Phone: (225) 338-1040
E-mail: bsims@tnc.org
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February 22, 2002: The Nature Conservancy Announces New International Conservation Partner and Award Winners
The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana held their 15th Anniversary Corporate Council Celebration at the Pennington Conference Center today.
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Brent A. Sims
Phone: (225) 338-1040
E-mail: bsims@tnc.org |
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February 13, 2002: 15th Year Corporate Council Luncheon & CC's Coffee Project
The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana, February 22, 2002, will celebrate 15 years of conservation at their Corporate Council Luncheon and will announce a new partnership with CC's Coffee.
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Brent A. Sims
Phone: (225) 338-1040
E-mail: bsims@tnc.org |
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October 17, 2001: Congress Approves $4 Million for Acquiring Lands within Cat Island
Congress Approves $4 Million for Acquiring Lands Within Cat Island NWR Senators Breaux, Landrieu and Rep. Baker Helped Secure Funding for National Wildlife Refuge.
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Nature Conservancy of Louisiana
Phone: (225) 338-1040
Fax: (225) 338-0103
E-mail: lafo@tnc.org
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