LEADERS AGAINST LITTER

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photos by Charlie London

Sarah Bertrand from the LSU Ag Center was one of many Leader Against Litter taking part in the "Green-Up" on the Lafitte Greenway.
Sarah Bertrand from the LSU Ag Center was one of many Leaders Against Litter taking part in the “Green-Up” on the Lafitte Greenway.

Keep New Orleans Beautiful along with City and community leaders took a pledge against litter today on the Lafitte Greenway. Volunteers did a “Green-Up” by picking up trash along the Lafitte Greenway in preparation for the Cleanest City Challenge (Judging is on March 23rd!).

Leaders Against Litter invite you to take part in the Cleanest City Challenge!
Leaders Against Litter invite you to take part in the Cleanest City Challenge!

Leaders Against Litter is an annual statewide Keep Louisiana Beautiful event that invites community leaders and elected officials to “lead the way” against litter. This initiative unites leaders throughout the state to raise awareness and to make a litter-free Louisiana a priority together to take pride in and cleanup their communities, and to inspire others to volunteer.

Keep New Orleans Beautiful along with City and community leaders took a pledge against litter today on the Lafitte Greenway.
Keep New Orleans Beautiful along with City and community leaders took a pledge against litter today on the Lafitte Greenway.

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Help Clean the Bayou this Saturday

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WHO: Bayou Kayaks and YOU

WHAT: Bayou Klean Up

WHERE: 1101-1175 block of Florida Ave, near the LSU Dental School

WHEN: 9 am to 1 pm this Saturday, September 17th

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation’s 2011 Beach Sweep is Saturday, Sept 17th! Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation’s 22nd annual Beach Sweep will be held Saturday, September 17th from 9am-noon followed by a thank-you picnic for registered volunteers. Visit www.saveourlake.org for more information.

Bayou Kayaks and Life City are teaming up to clean up Bayou St. John during the Annual Beach Sweep hosted by the Lake Pontchartrain Foundation.

Please meet at the Bayou Kayaks launch site, 1101-1175 block of Florida Ave, near the LSU Dental School. Get more info on the location and RSVP a kayak on bayoukayaks.com. And, be sure to register for the Beach Sweep by emailing joann@saveourlake.org (this gets you into the free picnic after the Beach Sweep on
Pontchartrain Beach).

Rhonda Ardoin started Bayou Kayaks this year to pursue her passion, provide a green service in the community, and help others take advantage of our surrounding water resources.

“My goal is to make a big impact on the community while leaving a small footprint on the environment,” says Ardoin.

Bayou Kayaks is committed to social and environmentally responsible practices. Not only does her day-to-day operations enforce a “leave no trace” policy, Ardoin is going above and beyond by organizing a free kayaking event to clean up the bayou this Saturday.

The Bayou Klean-Up help beautify the area, increase community involvement, allow businesses and customers to interact together, strengthen the image of the area’s small businesses, and create a sense of pride and accomplishment within the community. It’s a win-win for everyone! Also, there are prizes for the following categories:

Prize Categories:
1. Largest Group
2. Largest Business Group
3. Largest Non Business Group
4. Most trash picked up from individual
5. Largest item recovered from the bayou

Directions for the event can be found on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ba?youkayaks?sk=app_206541889?369118

Bayou Kayaks rents Kayaks Thursday through Sunday with the following prices:

Early Bird $20 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
Half Day $20 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Half Day $20 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Half Day $20 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Full Day $40 10:00 am – 5:00 pm