In this year's wetlands workshop, you'll go by boat to nearby marshes and remote barrier islands. You will see things that the average person rarely sees, such as barrier slands that are being reconstructed, marsh being restored in the Falgout Wetlands, endangered oyster reefs, ancient river channels, and wetland vegetation that supports a world class fishery. Local residents and guest speakers will tell you about efforts underway to restore fragile wetlands. These leaders will show you the value of Terrebonne's wetlands as fish nurseries, bird sanctuaries, storm buffers, and a place called home to thousands of people. You'll learn why the Barataria-Terrebonne estuary is recognized as the most productive estuary in the nation.
Attendance is open to all interested adults on a first-paid basis.
If you are interested, please register early since workshop space is limited. Scholorships are also available. The symposium is being held in conjunction with the American Institute of Professional Geologist's Fall Technical Conference. Some of the technical sessions will include presentations on the state's Nonpoint Pollution Control Program, Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program, coastal restoration activities, floodplain management issues, groundwater and wastewater, mineral resources and water-related issues, and geographic information systems and their effective application. The kickoff for Coastweeks '96 will again be on the third Saturday in September.