Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

By: Mason, Rivers, and River. This act was passed in 1990 named for Louisiana Senator John Breaux The act’s main goal is focusing on restoration and protection.

Published byBlake Sullivan Modified over 9 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "By: Mason, Rivers, and River. This act was passed in 1990 named for Louisiana Senator John Breaux The act’s main goal is focusing on restoration and protection."— Presentation transcript:

1 By: Mason, Rivers, and River

2 This act was passed in 1990 named for Louisiana Senator John Breaux The act’s main goal is focusing on restoration and protection of Louisiana wetlands

3 This has established the Costal Wetland Conservation Grant Program 70% funds go to the state of Louisiana 15% funds go to the Costal Wetland Conservation Grant Program 15% funds go to the North America Wetlands Conservation act Program

4 Alligator  Swamp  After Katrina  Before Katrina 

5 Produces partnerships in reducing wetland loss Provided $33-$44 million per year in funding for the Louisiana for restoration projects Provided $7-$8 million a year in funding for the Costal Wetlands Conservation Act for restoration projects

6 This act is funded through taxes from fishing equipment, import duties, small engine and motor boat fuels

7 Did you know that Louisiana loses 1 acre of land every 24 minutes! Did you know that Louisiana's wetlands stretch from south Louisiana to the Texas state line!

8 Our web sources http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/ Wetlands_of_Louisianahttp://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/ Wetlands_of_Louisiana http://pangea.tec.selu.edu/~jdugas/Legisla tion%20and%20Louisiana%20Wetlands.p pthttp://pangea.tec.selu.edu/~jdugas/Legisla tion%20and%20Louisiana%20Wetlands.p pt http://dnr.louisiana.gov/sec/execdiv/pubinf o/newsr/archive/plants.htmhttp://dnr.louisiana.gov/sec/execdiv/pubinf o/newsr/archive/plants.htm http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.p hp?storyId=94377307http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.p hp?storyId=94377307

9 Picture sources http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/mar2008/2008-03-10- 095.asphttp://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/mar2008/2008-03-10- 095.asp http://www.jsg.utexas.edu/news/feats/2006/coast06.html http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/keim/ http://www.travellady.com/Issues/Issue66/66S- SwampTour.htmhttp://www.travellady.com/Issues/Issue66/66S- SwampTour.htm http://pangea.tec.selu.edu/~jdugas/Legislation%20and% 20Louisiana%20Wetlands.ppthttp://pangea.tec.selu.edu/~jdugas/Legislation%20and% 20Louisiana%20Wetlands.ppt http://www.camacdonald.com/birding/uslousiana.htm http://www.cumbavac.org/Earth_Day.htm

10

Download ppt "By: Mason, Rivers, and River. This act was passed in 1990 named for Louisiana Senator John Breaux The act’s main goal is focusing on restoration and protection."

Similar presentations

By: Richelle DeCuir Title 1 Wetlands Workshop January 15, 2004 Hi, Im Richelle DeCuir from CenLA. Im concerned because Louisiana supplies the largest port.

By: Richelle DeCuir Title 1 Wetlands Workshop January 15, 2004 Hi, Im Richelle DeCuir from CenLA. Im concerned because Louisiana supplies the largest port.
Sustainable Management of Sediment Rafael Calderon Gulf of Mexico Program The Nature Conservancy USACOE-TNC New Orleans, LA. October, 2009.

Sustainable Management of Sediment Rafael Calderon Gulf of Mexico Program The Nature Conservancy USACOE-TNC New Orleans, LA. October, 2009.
Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration Program Assistant Director for Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration Program.

Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration Program Assistant Director for Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration Program.
Land And Water Use Part 4. URBAN LAND DEVELOPMENT.

Land And Water Use Part 4. URBAN LAND DEVELOPMENT.
BY AUSTIN.  THE AMERICAN ALLIGATOR CAN BE UP TO EIGHTEEN FEET LONG.  THE AMEICAN ALLIGATOR CAN WEIGH UP TO 600 POUNDS.

BY AUSTIN.  THE AMERICAN ALLIGATOR CAN BE UP TO EIGHTEEN FEET LONG.  THE AMEICAN ALLIGATOR CAN WEIGH UP TO 600 POUNDS.
“Insert” then choose “Picture” – select your picture. Right click your picture and “Send to back”. The world’s leading sustainability consultancy Source:

“Insert” then choose “Picture” – select your picture. Right click your picture and “Send to back”. The world’s leading sustainability consultancy Source:
By: Tristin.  Physical Characteristics The American Alligator can be up to 18 feet long, but females are smaller. It can weigh 450-600 pounds; however.

By: Tristin.  Physical Characteristics The American Alligator can be up to 18 feet long, but females are smaller. It can weigh pounds; however.
History of Wildlife Conservation in Ohio Jason T. Warren State Wildlife Officer Assigned to Ashtabula County.

History of Wildlife Conservation in Ohio Jason T. Warren State Wildlife Officer Assigned to Ashtabula County.
Restoration and Enhancement Delivery on Private Lands Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council Monday, January 26, 2009 Kevin Lines Board of Water and Soil Resources.

Restoration and Enhancement Delivery on Private Lands Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council Monday, January 26, 2009 Kevin Lines Board of Water and Soil Resources.
American Alligator By Caden. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISITCS  Alligators can have a length of 18 feet.  Alligator weigh between 450 and 600 lbs.  The alligator’s.

American Alligator By Caden. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISITCS  Alligators can have a length of 18 feet.  Alligator weigh between 450 and 600 lbs.  The alligator’s.
Red Wolf Endangered Species.

Red Wolf Endangered Species.
Chris Lowie Refuge Manager Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Chris Lowie Refuge Manager Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
National Wildlife Refuges in North Carolina face a $74.9 million budget shortfall North Carolina is home to spectacular natural resources, including 10.

National Wildlife Refuges in North Carolina face a $74.9 million budget shortfall North Carolina is home to spectacular natural resources, including 10.
What is Coastal Development? Coastal Development is the development of houses, hotels, or any other form of man made structures built along coast lines.

What is Coastal Development? Coastal Development is the development of houses, hotels, or any other form of man made structures built along coast lines.
THE WETLANDS (EVERGLADES) BY JOHN CHIPP The everglades are a wetland ecosystem that stretches across 2 million acres. The everglades are a vast system.

THE WETLANDS (EVERGLADES) BY JOHN CHIPP The everglades are a wetland ecosystem that stretches across 2 million acres. The everglades are a vast system.
Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund Bill Griswold, DSO-SL, D7.

Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund Bill Griswold, DSO-SL, D7.
The Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs.

The Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Division of Federal Assistance is to: The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Division.

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Division of Federal Assistance is to: The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Division.
Palmetto-Peartree Preserve: Community Forestry in Eastern North Carolina Community-Owned Forests Conference Missoula, MT June 16-19, 2005 Mikki Sager,

Palmetto-Peartree Preserve: Community Forestry in Eastern North Carolina Community-Owned Forests Conference Missoula, MT June 16-19, 2005 Mikki Sager,
Todd Ambs Water Division Administrator, WDNR October 26, 2009 Sustaining the Water Belt of North America.

Todd Ambs Water Division Administrator, WDNR October 26, 2009 Sustaining the Water Belt of North America.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google