16 students, 2 past students and 8 adults will attend the National Energy Education Development Youth Awards conference in Washington DC June 24-29..Congratulations St Margaret Science Club on a year of great work ...
The students also won second place in Phonebook drive,1st Place in City wide Clean Campus, Nominated for Keep Louisiana Beautiful, won first place for community outreach with Department of environmental Quality..Keep up the good work.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Department of Environmental Quality recognized
For Immediate Release:
March 24, 2010
St. Margaret Catholic School Science Club, Lake Charles, LA:A Cleaner Today for a Greener Tomorrow
St. Margaret Catholic School Science Club in Community Environmental Outreach for bringing awareness to the Lake Charles area on pollution prevention matters in the community. The target awareness areas dealt with storm drain identification and what should not go into the drain. Students brought this information to the community by handing out flyers that identify where the storm drains lead and by putting ID decals on the actual drains. The students continue to follow up with a recycling program, by holding reverse pickets at all of our area recycle centers. The club also educates the community by handing out recycling information that includes times and locations of recycling sites and surveying the community to see where they can improve on pollution prevention.
Voluntary pollution reductions recognized by Environmental Leadership Awards
BATON ROUGE – Today, the Department of Environmental Quality recognized the achievements of industry, local governments, non-governmental organizations, schools and universities, and an individual during the 2010 Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) Awards ceremony, held today in the DEQ Conference Center. New and existing members of ELP were commended for their voluntary pollution prevention efforts, community environmental education and outreach initiatives and environmental ordinance. The ceremony highlighted projects that went above and beyond regulatory compliance to substantially improve the quality of the environment. In 2009-2010, the ELP enrolled 18 new members.
Collectively, the efforts of ELP members in 2009-2010 removed 3,499,548 pounds of pollutants from the environment, including NOx emissions, acrylamide, nitrates, solid waste, used oil, etc. Additionally, 172,034 kWh in energy usage were reduced through the UNPLUG Campaign. Also, 1,199,144 pounds of materials were recycled, including electronic waste and household hazardous materials. Through an environmental ordinance, a Litter Court was established to increase accountability, establish uniform penalties and streamline enforcement. A complete list of projects and honorees can be viewed on the DEQ Web site, www.deq.louisiana.gov/elp.
Senator Jody Amedee, Chairman of the Louisiana Senate Environmental Committee and Representative Gordon Dove, Chairman of the House Natural Resource and Environment Committee joined DEQ Secretary Peggy Hatch to present the 2010 ELP Awards. Secretary Hatch commended the voluntary efforts made by the honorees in protecting and preserving Louisiana’s environment.
“The Environmental Leadership Program is a great way to recognize those who have worked tirelessly to spearhead community outreach efforts, combat pollution or present educational programs that make a positive difference in the quality of Louisiana’s environment,” said DEQ Secretary Peggy Hatch. “With the addition of 18 new members, we hope to spread the word and enlist others to join us in continuing along the path of preserving and protecting our state’s natural resources for future generations.”
The ELP began in 1995 as a cooperative effort between DEQ and participating companies in the state. Today, any company, federal entity, municipality, school or university or individual committed to improving the quality of the state’s environment is eligible to join the program.
For more information on the ELP, please contact Linda Brown at 225-219-3954.
March 24, 2010
St. Margaret Catholic School Science Club, Lake Charles, LA:A Cleaner Today for a Greener Tomorrow
St. Margaret Catholic School Science Club in Community Environmental Outreach for bringing awareness to the Lake Charles area on pollution prevention matters in the community. The target awareness areas dealt with storm drain identification and what should not go into the drain. Students brought this information to the community by handing out flyers that identify where the storm drains lead and by putting ID decals on the actual drains. The students continue to follow up with a recycling program, by holding reverse pickets at all of our area recycle centers. The club also educates the community by handing out recycling information that includes times and locations of recycling sites and surveying the community to see where they can improve on pollution prevention.
Voluntary pollution reductions recognized by Environmental Leadership Awards
BATON ROUGE – Today, the Department of Environmental Quality recognized the achievements of industry, local governments, non-governmental organizations, schools and universities, and an individual during the 2010 Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) Awards ceremony, held today in the DEQ Conference Center. New and existing members of ELP were commended for their voluntary pollution prevention efforts, community environmental education and outreach initiatives and environmental ordinance. The ceremony highlighted projects that went above and beyond regulatory compliance to substantially improve the quality of the environment. In 2009-2010, the ELP enrolled 18 new members.
Collectively, the efforts of ELP members in 2009-2010 removed 3,499,548 pounds of pollutants from the environment, including NOx emissions, acrylamide, nitrates, solid waste, used oil, etc. Additionally, 172,034 kWh in energy usage were reduced through the UNPLUG Campaign. Also, 1,199,144 pounds of materials were recycled, including electronic waste and household hazardous materials. Through an environmental ordinance, a Litter Court was established to increase accountability, establish uniform penalties and streamline enforcement. A complete list of projects and honorees can be viewed on the DEQ Web site, www.deq.louisiana.gov/elp.
Senator Jody Amedee, Chairman of the Louisiana Senate Environmental Committee and Representative Gordon Dove, Chairman of the House Natural Resource and Environment Committee joined DEQ Secretary Peggy Hatch to present the 2010 ELP Awards. Secretary Hatch commended the voluntary efforts made by the honorees in protecting and preserving Louisiana’s environment.
“The Environmental Leadership Program is a great way to recognize those who have worked tirelessly to spearhead community outreach efforts, combat pollution or present educational programs that make a positive difference in the quality of Louisiana’s environment,” said DEQ Secretary Peggy Hatch. “With the addition of 18 new members, we hope to spread the word and enlist others to join us in continuing along the path of preserving and protecting our state’s natural resources for future generations.”
The ELP began in 1995 as a cooperative effort between DEQ and participating companies in the state. Today, any company, federal entity, municipality, school or university or individual committed to improving the quality of the state’s environment is eligible to join the program.
For more information on the ELP, please contact Linda Brown at 225-219-3954.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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