2023 ImpactReport
2023 Annual Report
A Letter From the Executive Director
This year, Pontchartrain Conservancy continued to make progress in preserving the Pontchartrain Basin through innovative research, expanded coastal restoration, and enhanced water quality monitoring. Our community engagement and education programs inspired countless individuals to embrace environmental stewardship, fostering a shared commitment for a healthier ecosystem. With heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated volunteers, partners, and donors, we remain determined in our commitment to protecting and revitalizing the Pontchartrain Basin for generations to come.
Kristi Trail Executive Director
LaVerne Toombs Chair
Board of Directors
Dickie Brennan Vice-Chair
Danielle Bourg
Patrick Cresson
David Campbell
Elizabeth Ellison-Frost
Lee Henderson
Martin Landrieu
John Alden Meade
Amy Cohen Secretary
Natalie Robottom
Nick Trist III
David Waggonner
Carl Britt
Jennifer Armentor
Zoila Osteicoechea
Robert Williamson
Michael Kelly Treasurer
What We Do
Our mission is to drive environmental sustainability and stewardship through scientific research, education, and advocacy.
Research
Education Advocacy
Science Department Coastal and water quality departments combined Launched New Website New Community Department Leaders in Science Published 3 peer-reviewed papers 2023 Pontchartrain Conservancy Year 3 Strategic Plan 2020-2025
COMMUNITY
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20% Increase in community events participation
26%
Increase in volunteer engagement
22,954 People engaged at community events
293% Increase in Lighthouse Education Program Attendance
EDUCATION
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“I’ve seen firsthand how important this work is. We must educate our young people and community members about our environmental crisis in Louisiana. I’m proud to work with PC to bring science-based solutions to our communities.”
- Tammy Martin
Tammy first worked with Pontchartrain Conservancy in St. Bernard Parish as a teacher in the FLOW program. This ignited a passion in her for environmental science. She is now a volunteer steward for CITE, helping us collect water samples, and works with us to further locally-focused environmental education.
25%
Increase
in Title I Schools Served in Five Parishes
SCIENCE
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WEFTEC 2023: Water Hero Award Ronny Carter, PC wastewater specialist, was awarded the 2023 Water Hero award by Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) for his work to ensure wastewater service on the Northshore after Hurricane Ida in 2021.
~1 million Gallons of potential pollutants kept out of watershed GNOF 100 Year Challenge Award Water quality project
580% Increase in amount of trees planted ~90%+ Tree Survival Rate
FINANCIALS
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StateandGov'tGrants 40% stration Revenue Expenses Fundraising4%
LOOKING BACK... AND AHEAD
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A SPECIAL THANKS TO YOU
YOU have created almost 35 years of success with Pontchartrain Conservancy. Your support has helped clean up the Pontchartrain Basin, restore wetlands, improve water quality, and educate our communities. But our work is just beginning...
In 1989, we set out to stop the degradation of Lake Pontchartrain and all its basin waters. Later we recognized Louisiana’s coastal crisis and incorporated this critical work into our mission. We made a commitment, and year after year, you have been with us during highs, lows, and learning curves.
After multiple devastating disasters, we’ve learned our most valuable lesson yet: nothing can stop us. Not even levee breaks, or oil spills, or a pandemic. Our work has never stopped, and neither has your support.
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Our success is thanks to the incredible community of supporters, volunteers, sponsors, and research partners who never left our side. We would not be here in 2024 without you. We will solve our coastal crisis with you. Here’s to the future of Louisiana.
Thank You
A special thanks to the following grant funders and corporate sponsors for their generous support.
Chalmette Refining
City of Harahan
City of Ponchatoula
Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
Colonial Pipeline
Coypu Foundation
Dow Chemical Company
Entergy
Garden Study Club of New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Gulf of Mexico Program
IKON Construction
International Paper
Jefferson Parish
Joe W. & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation
Keep Louisiana Beautiful
Louisiana Beverage Association
Louisiana Sea Grant
Marathon Petroleum
National Academy of Sciences
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
New Orleans City Council
Restore America's Estuaries
Restore the Mississippi River Delta
Shell
Sông Community Development Corporation
St. Tammany Parish
State of Louisiana
U.S Coast Guard
U.S Environmental Protection Agency
Valero Energy Foundation
Walton Family Foundation
Our mission is to drive environmental sustainability and stewardship through scientific research, education, and advocacy. info@scienceforourcoast.org scienceforourcoast.org P.O. Box 6965 Metairie, LA 70009 504-836-2215