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Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation hopes that you and your family fared well through Hurricane Isaac.
The New Canal Lighthouse stood tall through the storm and only sustained minimal damage to the east side staircase.
Despite issues with wastewater collection and treatment during Hurricane Isaac, water quality along Lake Pontchartrain was decent. Fecal coliform bacteria was high but not abnormally high, and by our September 11th sample the counts were back down to safe swimming range. |
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Re-Light the Light Run/Walk & Re-Light the New Canal Lighthouse Celebration
***NEW DATE***
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, September 26 on Lakeshore Drive near 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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Volunteers Needed for Beach Sweep
 Come out this Saturday, September 15th from 9am-noon to volunteer for LPBF's 23rd annual Beach Sweep presented by Toyota. Meeting place will be Shelter #2 on Lakeshore Drive between Marconi and Bayou St. John. Email joann@saveourlake.org by Thursday noon to register. Wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen, insect repellant and sunglasses and bring gloves, a rake (if you have one) and water. You will go out in the city to pick up trash along streets and clear storm drains. When done you are invited to celebrate with LPBF at a picnic on the lake.
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Southern Yacht Club Fundraiser
 Join us for the 1st Annual SYC Fundraiser to help rebuild the New Canal Lighthouse Museum and Education Center held on Saturday, September 22 at 6:30pm at the Southern Yacht Club.
For reservations, call 504-288-4200. To order tickets online and for sponsorship and ticket information, please visit our website.
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9th Annual Patriot Poker Run
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New Canal Lighthouse Docent Program
LPBF is offering a Lighthouse Docent Training Program this fall to prepare willing volunteers to serve as docents in the New Canal Lighthouse Museum. Interested parties must be able to commit to a minimum of one 3 and 1/2 hour shift per week. The museum's hours will be Thursday to Saturday from 10am-5pm. The training will be in two one hour sessions and will introduce the volunteer to the lighthouse display collection and discuss the various facets detailed in the museum. Anyone interested in becoming a docent for the New Canal Lighthouse contact joann@saveourlake.org. |
