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Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program

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Keep up with the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program!

09/05/2026

Kick off your Halloween with a spooky good time at BTNEP's Paddle the Estuary: Bayou Pierre Part, Halloween edition! Join us on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 8 am for a 10-mile or 5.5-mile paddle along Bayou Pierre Part and its surrounding waterways! Plus, we'll enjoy freshly cooked white beans and jambalaya, live music by the Cajun Music Preservation Society, a costume contest, and much more!

More info/Register: https://bit.ly/4xQmeIv

Limited Sponsorships: https://bit.ly/3Uxlvxf

08/28/2026

Lafitte, allow me to introduce Lafitte. 🤝

08/28/2026

This was such a fun evening! BTNEP's Wildlife Conservation Coordinator, Natalie Waters, spent the evening with a few members of The Rotary Club Of Downtown Houma to fill packets with seeds native to ! You can grab our free seed packets at one of our seed libraries (Lafourche Parish Public Library, Terrebonne Parish Library System), at community events, or at upcoming BTNEP events, like our "Paddle the Estuary: Bayou Pierre Part" on October 31st! Learn more or register now...if you dare😏: https://bit.ly/PaddleTheEstuary2026

08/27/2026

The countdown begins! ⏰ Get ready for the annual White Boot Gala, presented by the Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary Foundation! As our community’s support continues to grow, so does the Gala. We're so excited to announce that we’re moving to the danos Headquarters in Gray this year, to welcome nearly twice as many guests!

Join us Tuesday, October 6, from 6–9 pm for the Gala you know and love, with live music by the Cajun Music Preservation Society, a custom menu by Spahr's Seafood, auctions, a white boot decorating contest, and more — all in support of our mission to protect and restore Our Estuary! Purchase your tickets now: https://bit.ly/4hZHmXJ

Limited sponsorships are available and are going quickly! For more information or to secure a sponsorship, contact us at 985-447-0868 or [email protected].

Thank you to Stephanie Donaldson, owner of The Purple Penguin Art Company, for creating our breathtaking new logo!

08/22/2026

Ready to get your hands dirty? Join us at Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge in 🙌 ONE MONTH 🙌 , on Saturday, September 19, from 10 am to 12 pm! BTNEP is teaming up with Nicholls State University and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for a beach sweep at Elmer’s Island in honor of the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup Day! Learn more and register at: https://bit.ly/4pc8IeJ

08/12/2026

To round out our Management Conference tomorrow, we’ll have Darrel Rivere, President of the Heart of the Atchafalaya Museum, and Beryl Gomez, Board Member & Grants Manager for the Museum. They will share how the Museum team is working to preserve Cajun/Acadian culture, our local history, and the wildlife, water, and landscape of the Atchafalaya Basin.

Meet us at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium at 9:30 am, and don’t forget to stick around for lunch!

More info: https://bit.ly/3TN4Nt8

08/12/2026

Joining us TOMORROW for our Q3 Management Conference? We’ll hear from a notable lineup of presenters, including Alex Gelpi Carter, President & CEO of Desire Line, and Tara Lambeth, Planning and Floodplain Management Director and Senior Planner for Desire Line.

Alex and Tara, on behalf of the Region 6 Steering Committee and SCPDC, will discuss the Louisiana Watershed Plan and other projects for Region 6.

Details: Morgan City Municipal Auditorium | Thursday, August 13, 9:30 am | Agenda, Directions, & Registration: https://bit.ly/3TN4Nt8

08/12/2026

Attendees of our BTNEP Management Conference this Thursday will also hear from Mac Wade, Executive Director of the Port of Morgan City, and Cindy Cutrera, the Port’s Economic Development Manager. Mac and Cindy will give an overview of the Port and its operations.

Haven’t registered yet? Click here: https://bit.ly/4fDPjQC
More information: https://bit.ly/3TN4Nt8

08/12/2026

BTNEP’s Q3 Management Conference is THIS THURSDAY, and it’s not too late to register! We’re so excited to welcome several presenters, including Michael Brocato, Executive Director of the St. Mary Levee District.

We hope you’ll join us at 9:30 am this Thursday at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium! Find more information at https://bit.ly/3TN4Nt8, or register now at https://bit.ly/4fDPjQC.

08/11/2026

Celebrate National Estuaries Week with us by participating in our “Estuary Explorer: A Reading Adventure”! During the month of September, we will be encouraging people of all ages to explore the Estuary through stories about the culture, traditions, landscape, wildlife, and spirit of our one-of-a-kind slice of paradise — the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary. Participation is easy!
1. Pick a book. (Check our book list below for inspiration!)
2. Let us know what you're reading by filling out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSseKHHs9ly5L4HalZgQYyDQpP7SBrAicFXIg_Qthk1gxxqQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102338311357572738511
3. Share it on your social, tag us, and use the hashtag

That's it!

There is more information to come. And if you are a teacher or librarian and want your class or library to participate, fill out the form above or email [email protected].

So, whatcha reading?

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The Coastal Center At Nicholls State University, 426 Ardoyne Drive Room 209
Thibodaux, LA
70301

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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(985) 447-0868

Website

http://www.BTNEP.org/

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