NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):

Five Star and Nature Restoration Trust

Project Title: Youth and Community-Driven Environmental Stewardship in New Orleans East (LA)

Organization:

Pontchartrain Conservancy

Project ID:

1301.21.071499

Award Amount:

$50000.00

Location:

New Orleans East is located in Orleans Parish. Historically, this area consisted of wetlands that were drained before development. It includes Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina had a lasting impact on this area due to the resulting disinvestment and urban decay.2