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Treasure Fest to benefit LPBF
Come this Saturday, November 10th to Treasure Fest, a FREE outdoor concert from 1pm-8pm at the Treasure Chest Casino in Kenner. Part of the proceeds will go to benefit LPBF.
Enjoy good food and music by Groovy 7, Rockin'Dopsie, and Cowboy Mouth.
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New Canal Lighthouse:  Construction Continues
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New Canal Lighthouse Docent Program
LPBF is offering a Lighthouse Docent Training Program to prepare 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-4pm. The training will be in January in two one hour sessions. It will introduce the volunteer to the lighthouse display collection and discuss the various facets detailed in the museum. Anyone interested in becoming a docent contact joann@saveourlake.org. |
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Christmas cards to benefit LPBF
Help LPBF continue the building of the New Canal Lighthouse by starting your Christmas shopping early. Visit LPBF's LakeMart or visit Two Sprouts to order your Christmas Lighthouse Greeting Cards.
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Save Shell Beach Marina Fundraiser
Come to The Howlin Wolf in New Orleans Saturday night, Nov 10th at 6pm for a fundraiser to support the rebuilding of Campo's Marina in Shell Beach. Enjoy a night of good music and a silent auction to benefit the rebuilding of the marina for the small fishing village of Shell Beach.
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BP Spill Clean-Up Delayed Again
 A year and a half ago, BP pledged $1 billion toward coastal restoration projects which were to begin quickly in order to address the massive 2010 well blow-out and oil spill. Phase I of coastal projects was approved in April 2012 for a paltry $57 million - half of which was for projects in Louisiana. There was much anticipation that the Phase II would be more aggressive but that is not the case. This week, Phase II was announced with only $9 million of additional projects, none of which are in Louisiana. Unfortunately, the Natural Damage Resource Assessment (NRDA) process allows BP to veto projects that are proposed by the state or federal agencies involved. With a commitment of only 7% of the BP's billion dollar pledge, it seems to be more about public relations than true restoration or recovery. A copy of the Phase II plan and an online form to submit comments are available here. The Trustees will hold a public meeting on November 13, 2012 in Pensacola, FL to solicit public input on the Draft Phase II Plan. The comment period closes on December 10, 2012. |
