Volunteers Needed- Beach Restoration on the Cameron Shoreline

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From: Coalition To Restore Coastal Louisiana coalition@crcl.org

Date: Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 10:51 AM

Subject: Volunteers Needed- Beach Restoration on the Cameron Shoreline

Register Now The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Soil and Water Conservation District invite you to participate in a 3-day beach restoration event on the Cameron shoreline at Constance Beach. The beach borders and protects acres of marsh habitat and is being threatened by erosion caused by the Gulf of Mexico. In an effort to restore this area, we will plant 15,000 plugs of bitter panicum and seashore paspalum which will assist in the stability and growth of dunes on the beach.. In addition, the project will also create wildlife habitat, increase species diversity and provide a seed source for natural regeneration. This project is being completed through partnerships with Cheniere Energy, NOAA’s Community-Based Restoration Program, Restore America's Estuaries, Gulf Coast Soil and Water Conservation District, Louisiana Vegetative Planting Program, and the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. Where: Constance Beach on the Cameron shoreline (maps will be sent to volunteers prior to the event) When: September 16, 17 and 18, 2010 9:00 am to approximately 3:30 pm We are also looking for volunteer 4-wheelers and trailers. If you are able to volunteer this equipment, please email coalition@crcl.org. All planting equipment (gloves, shovels, dibbles, etc.) will be provided. Sunscreen and insect repellant are recommended and will be provided. Lunch and drinks will also be provided to all volunteers. Note: This project requires outdoor physical activity and volunteers should expect to get dirty. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. All volunteers must be registered online or call the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana at (888)-LACOAST. Additional information, including directions to the project site, will be provided to registered volunteers via email prior to the event.