The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program of the 4.2 million-acre Barataria-Terrebonne estuarine system in South Louisiana.
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Another turtle-y awesome terrapin release is in the books! đ˘đ Several BTNEP staff joined Dr. Tim Clay and his team from @NichollsState, along with @AudubonNature staff, to release a basket full of (precious đ) baby diamondback terrapins into the marsh at Elmer's Island!
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The release is part of a BTNEP-funded terrapin head-starting program led by Dr. Clay. Terrapins from abandoned nests & viable roadkill are raised until they're large enough for release, helping a species of concern facing declines from ghost fishing, land loss, & road mortality.
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Join us tomorrow, June 5, 9 am-12 pm, for Farm Friday! Come out to the BTNEP Native Plant Nursery, at the Nicholls Farm, to help us with a special task this month. Weâll be spending the morning packing up native seeds (in the comfort of AC!) to share throughout #OurEstuary!
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If youâd like to join us, please register at natalie@btnep.org. The Nicholls Farm is located at 104 Thoroughbred Park Dr. in Thibodaux.
Want to grab yourself a seed packet? Visit our seed libraries at @TerrebonneLib and the @LafourcheLib Thibodaux Branch!
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Our BTNEP Pollinator Plant Giveaway was a huge success! We were joined by approximately 200 visitors and gave out over 1,200 plants!!! đ We were so excited to see and visit with all of you, and weâre extra excited to know that these plants are making their way into #OurEstuary.
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By planting native, youâll attract native wildlife to your garden & promote healthy pollinator habitats. Thank you for all who attended & a shout out to BTNEPâs Wildlife Conservation Coordinator Natalie Waters, & our team at the BTNEP Nursery, for hosting such a great event!
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This month, BTNEP staff members traveled to Mobile for the @GoA_Alliance GulfCon â an event that brings together coastal scientists and stakeholders from government, academia, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector to discuss current and future efforts in the Gulf.
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Happy World Otter Day! Meet Odette the Otter, the only furry member of our Crtter Krewe, which can be found in swamps, bayous, & marshes throughout #OurEstuary!
When you think of the Estuary's wildlife, otters might not be the first to come to mind.
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Did you know that LA hosts one of the healthiest populations of the North American river otter in the entire country?! This is largely due to the abundance of food. They have great taste, too â filling their bellies with the delicious crawfish, frogs, and fish of our Estuary!
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Thank you to all who attended our Q2 Management Conference and Annual Crawfish Boil, and a special thank you to our guest speakers for sharing their expertise!
Click here for the agenda, draft work plans, speaker presentations, & recording of the meeting: bit.ly/3PPLFJk
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Itâs #WorldBeeDay! đ Pollinators may be small, but they make a huge impact! Did you know theyâre responsible for 1 in every 3 bites of food we eat? Unfortunately, bee populations are declining due to habitat loss, monocultures, and excessive pesticide use.
đˇ: Natalie Waters
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The good news? You can help save #pollinators like bees from the comfort of your own home! One of the easiest ways to support them is by creating a diverse landscape around your home using native plants, which also limits the need for pesticides and excessive water use.
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Several members of Senator Kennedyâs staff were recently traveling through LA, so they joined BTNEP for some #EstuaryExploring! We visited @Nichollscoastal & the Biology Dept at @NichollsState, & observed the construction of the new Bayou Lafourche pump structure with the BLFWD.
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Stop by & take a look around, visit our info table, & leave with FREE plants! Weâll have over 1,400 plants, with 7 species available, including Lemon Beebalm & Plains Coreopsis. These 7 species are native to the area & are chosen for their ability to attract & feed pollinators.
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