Re-Light the Light Run/Walk & Re-Light the New Canal Lighthouse Celebration
Please join us for the 1st Annual Re-Light the Light Run/Walk and Relighting of the New Canal Lighthouse Celebration to be held on Wednesday, August 29 on Lakeshore Drive near the New Canal Lighthouse Museum and Education Center.
The 1/2 and 2 mile Run/Walk will be hosted by LPBF and NORSI. Registration available online.
The 610-Stompers will perform before and after the race.
The Relighting of the New Canal Lighthouse Celebration will be at 8:00pm. All are welcome to attend.
All proceeds to benefit the New Canal Lighthouse Museum and Education Center.
For more information and a schedule of events see our website.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. See our website or call (504)836-2205 for more information.
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RESTORE Act
Last week, Congress passed the historic RESTORE act. This is an enormous victory for Louisiana and the five Gulf Coast state affected by the oil spill. The act requires that 80% of the BP oil spill penalty money be used for the five Gulf Coast states impacted (Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida). The $4 to $16 billion dollars will be allocated through three basic avenues. Some funds go directly to the states. Some to Federal agencies who determine projects. Some funds are allocated to projects through a formula based on the magnitude of impact of the oil spill. In general, the money is intended for use for coastal restoration and flood protection. There are more general provisions for economic development. LPBF considers that the impacts of the oil spill must be addressed regardless, and that much of the restoration in the State Master Plan is a priority.
LPBF congratulates our Federal delegation who worked tirelessly to have this passed.
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Thank You!!
LPBF's 23rd Annual Back to the Beach Festival and Patron Party has come and gone and we want to thank everyone who helped to make this year's events successful! The support we receive from our sponsors, donors, friends and volunteers makes our Back to the Beach Festival and Patron Party such great events year after year. Also, the invaluable partnerships we share with the Car Show and the Run/Walk add such a fun element and increases the festival's appeal even more! These events raise much needed dollars for LPBF and our many crucial programs so we are truly grateful for the generous support we receive from so many! This year, the weather during the Festival really cooperated! We had blue skies and nice summer breezes off the Lake. The crowd was great and everyone seemed to have fun. And, as always, our Patron Party was a hit with lots of great food, drinks, music and dancing! Once again, THANKS for your continued dedication and support of LPBF and the important work we do for our Lake and Coast! |
Save Our Lake & Coast Fishing Rodeo Winners
Thanks to all those who participated in the 15th Annual Save Our Lake & Coast Fishing Rodeo! The rodeo was a great success. Congratulations to all of our 2012 winners!
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Lake Pontchartrain: Good Water Quality
Check out LPBF's letter to the editor found in the Times-Picayune in response to the Natural Resource Defense Council's annual beaches report on water quality in Louisiana. Read it here. |