Louisiana and the federal government will sign a partnership agreement on Monday, Jan. 31st, dedicating their combined efforts toward a common goal of reversing the current trend of degradation to Louisiana’s valuable coastal ecosystem.

Mark your calendars and don’t miss opening ceremonies for the first paddling trail in the Atchafalaya Basin at Bayou Courtableau, Sunday, November 10th at noon in Krotz Springs.

The Louisiana Geological Survey (LGS), under the state Department of Natural Resources, is currently producing a series of earth science educational brochures called EARTH STUFF. The brochures are for use by K 9 teachers to supplement classroom lesson plans.