Pontchartrain Conservancy

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We envision an environmentally sustainable, prosperous and resilient Pontchartrain Basin in Louisiana for generations to come.

Join us for our seventh annual Storm Aware and Prepare, presented by Entergy, happening TODAY from 10 a.m.–noon at our N...
05/30/2026

Join us for our seventh annual Storm Aware and Prepare, presented by Entergy, happening TODAY from 10 a.m.–noon at our New Canal Lighthouse!

This FREE, family-friendly event will feature:
✅ Hurricane preparedness resources
✅ Storm response equipment
✅ Preparedness supplies
✅ Activities for kids
✅ Community partners ready to help you prepare for hurricane season

Plus, Val’s Snowballs will be onsite serving each attendee a FREE snowball and your choice of a hot dog or jambalaya! 🌭🍧

Special thanks also to Chalmette Refining for their support.

✨PC’s Administrative Assistant Intern Katie Buc and Community Engagement Assistant Emma Frederick recently attended a Lo...
05/29/2026

✨PC’s Administrative Assistant Intern Katie Buc and Community Engagement Assistant Emma Frederick recently attended a Loyola University New Orleans Young Women’s Leadership Academy session focused on career readiness and success.

We’re proud to see our employees representing Pontchartrain Conservancy while continuing to grow as future leaders in our community. 🌎

Check it out! Our Community Science and Education Manager, Hayley White, was recently on WVUE FOX 8 talking about Pontc...
05/28/2026

Check it out! Our Community Science and Education Manager, Hayley White, was recently on WVUE FOX 8 talking about Pontchartrain Conservancy’s upcoming Storm Aware and Prepare event, presented by Entergy.

Join us on May 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at the New Canal Lighthouse for this FREE, family-friendly event focused on hurricane preparedness. Learn how to get storm ready with helpful resources, preparedness information, community partners, and fun activities for kids. 🌪️💙

Special thanks also to Chalmette Refining for their support.

Interview: https://scienceforourcoast.org/news/2026/05/28/storm-aware-and-prepare

🌊 Join Pontchartrain Conservancy and Louisiana Sea Grant for a presentation and community discussion about Louisiana’s c...
05/27/2026

🌊 Join Pontchartrain Conservancy and Louisiana Sea Grant for a presentation and community discussion about Louisiana’s changing flood insurance landscape. 🏠💧

Learn about the National Flood Insurance Program and some of its recent changes.

📍 Details:
✅ Limited spots available — RSVP required
🍽️ Free meal included
👶 Childcare available upon request
🚗 Transportation available upon request
🌎 Translation services available upon request

🌪️🌀 We’re excited to host our seventh annual Storm Aware and Prepare, presented by Entergy—a FREE, family-friendly event...
05/26/2026

🌪️🌀 We’re excited to host our seventh annual Storm Aware and Prepare, presented by Entergy—a FREE, family-friendly event focused on hurricane preparedness! 🌧️⚡

Join us on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at our New Canal Lighthouse as we get ready for the upcoming hurricane season.

Partner organizations will be onsite with helpful resources, preparedness supplies, storm response equipment, and fun activities for kids!

Val’s Snowballs will also be onsite providing a snowball and your choice of a hot dog or jambalaya for each attendee!

Special thanks to Chalmette Refining for their support. 💙

✨ Recently, the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce hosted their Women’s Business Alliance event at our New Canal Lighthouse...
05/24/2026

✨ Recently, the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce hosted their Women’s Business Alliance event at our New Canal Lighthouse! 🌊🏠

It was wonderful to welcome so many inspiring professionals and community leaders to this special gathering.

Thank you to everyone who joined us—we loved seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones in such a beautiful setting! 💙

Photos by: Anthony LaMothe Photography

Recently, Pontchartrain Conservancy and Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation co-hosted a virtual student data ex...
05/23/2026

Recently, Pontchartrain Conservancy and Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation co-hosted a virtual student data exchange. 🌎💻

With support from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
and its Gulf Research Program, 3rd–5th graders from Greater Houston and Southeast Louisiana explored green infrastructure, waste systems, and environmental resilience 🌱♻️—sharing ideas and solutions across the Gulf Coast.

Shoutout to Jefferson Parish Schools, Alice Birney Elementary School, Galveston Independent School District, and Burnet Elementary Stream Magnet for supporting these inspiring students. 👏

We’re excited to keep growing these regional exchanges! ✨

🚤🌿 Recently, our Community Engagement Director Corey Miller participated in a boat tour to the Caernarvon Fresh Water Di...
05/23/2026

🚤🌿 Recently, our Community Engagement Director Corey Miller participated in a boat tour to the Caernarvon Fresh Water Diversion in partnership with Restore the Mississippi River Delta Coalition!

The tour showcased why and how diversions work, highlighting the important role they play in building and sustaining Louisiana’s wetlands and ecosystems. Along the way, Corey shared more about our work and why protecting Louisiana’s ecosystems is so important for our communities, wildlife, and future.

There’s nothing better than getting out on the water, connecting with partners, and seeing firsthand why restoration and conservation matter! 💚

🌎 Today is International Day of Biological Diversity! 🌿🦋To help raise awareness about the importance of protecting our l...
05/22/2026

🌎 Today is International Day of Biological Diversity! 🌿🦋

To help raise awareness about the importance of protecting our local ecosystems, Pontchartrain Conservancy’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Eva Hillmann, joined WVUE FOX 8 to discuss the value of biodiversity across the Lake Pontchartrain Basin.

From restoring coastal wetlands and planting native trees to improving water quality and protecting critical wildlife habitat, our work — alongside partners like the Restore the Mississippi River Delta Coalition — helps strengthen and preserve the natural systems that support Louisiana’s communities and environment. 💚

To learn more: https://scienceforourcoast.org/news/2026/05/22/international-day-biological-diversity

🦗🔬 Recently, staff and volunteers gathered at our New Canal Lighthouse to learn about macroinvertebrates and parasitoids...
05/21/2026

🦗🔬 Recently, staff and volunteers gathered at our New Canal Lighthouse to learn about macroinvertebrates and parasitoids from our programming and science team!
Emma Frederick, our Community Engagement Assistant, trained everyone on the macroinvertebrate investigation activity, showing how these small aquatic bugs can act as indicator species for water quality.

Dr. George Washburn, our Coastal Wetland Ecologist, then gave a fascinating talk about parasitoids — insects that lay eggs in or on other organisms to complete part of their lifecycle. 🐛🦟 It was an engaging and eye-opening discussion for all who attended!

Interested in learning more about Pontchartrain Conservancy’s programming and getting involved?

Visit our volunteer steward page on GivePulse to join: https://www.givepulse.com/shift/6771216

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8001 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, LA
70124

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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