The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation was established in response to environmental concerns voiced throughout the Basin.
As the public’s independent voice, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation (LPBF) is dedicated to restoring and preserving the water quality, coast, and habitats of the entire Pontchartrain Basin. Through coordination of restoration activities, education, advocacy, monitoring of the regulatory process, applied scientific research, and citizen action, LPBF works in partnership with all segments of the community to reclaim the Basin for this and future generations.
The Lake Pontchartrain Basin is a 10,000 square mile watershed encompassing 16 Louisiana parishes.
The New Canal Lighthouse built in the 1890's was destroyed by Hurricanes Katrina & Rita. We are working to assure The New Canal Lighthouse's full restoration.
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February 28 - Tuesday Coastal Crew Training Meeting at the New Canal Lighthouse Education Center. 5:30pm-6:30pm with updates for experienced volunteers at 6:30pm.
A seasonal hypoxia area (dead zone) has been observed within the Chandeleur Sound and Gulf of Mexico. Read more...
All golfers welcome! The Save Our Lake & Coast Annual Golf Classic will be held March 12th at the Chateau Country Club. Read more..
A draft of Louisiana's Coastal Master Plan has been released. Comments will be taken until Feb 25th. Read more and consider commenting.
Good news on recreation on Lake Pontchartrain!! Bucktown Marina Recreation area is open in Metairie. A public meeting was held to discuss plans for the West End Park Area. LPBF hopes to begin construction of the New Canal Lighthouse this Spring with completion of the building by Fall. Please consider a donation.
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