PC Impact Report 2023

2023

Impact Report

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

Board of Directors

LaVerne Toombs Chair

Dickie Brennan Vice-Chair

Danielle Bourg Patrick Cresson David Campbell Elizabeth Ellison-Frost Lee Henderson Martin Landrieu John Alden Meade

Amy Cohen Secretary

Michael Kelly Treasurer

Natalie Robottom Nick Trist III David Waggonner Carl Britt Jennifer Armentor Zoila Osteicoechea Robert Williamson

What We Do Our mission is to drive environmental sustainability and stewardship through scientific research, education, and advocacy.

Research

Education

Advocacy

2023

Science Department Coastal and water quality departments combined

Pontchartrain Conservancy Year 3 Strategic Plan 2020-2025

New Community Department

Leaders in Science Published 3 peer-reviewed papers

Launched New Website

COMMUNITY

2023

Impact Report

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

2023

Impact Report

“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

2023

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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% ~90%+ Tree Survival Rate

Increase in amount of trees planted

FINANCIALS

2023

Impact Report

Revenue Donations, Events, Admissions 30% State and Gov't Grants 40%

Foundation & Corporate Grants 30%

Expenses Fundraising 4%

Programs 85%

General Administration 11%

LOOKING BACK...

AND AHEAD

2023

Impact Report

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.

P.O. Box 6965 Metairie, LA 70009 504-836-2215

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