| RESEARCH SERVICES |
QUICK LINKS |
|
Chenier Plain Sustainability Initiative 2009-2010
Purpose
The Louisiana Environmental Research Center (LERC) will provide seed money grants for projects affiliated with the Chenier Plain Sustainability Initiative. Potential Chenier Plain seed money grants include but are not limited to, sediment stabilization, environmental sediment sampling, restoration, preservation, and other coastal landscape projects.
Geographical Parameters of Chenier Plain projects:
- Extends from Vermillion Bay, Louisiana to Galveston Bay, Texas
- Includes Chenier Plain, Coastal Prairie landscapes and the renewable resources within
- Included are five major watersheds – Calcasieu, Mermentau, Natchez, Sabine and Trinity
Background
The Louisiana Environmental Research Center (LERC) was created in 1990 to conduct basic research, accumulate/disseminate information, and to create awareness through education on environmental issues and concepts related to wetland restoration/remediation. LERC studies and research efforts historically have been directed at wetland restoration, ecology, and the environmental effects of oil spills.
After the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, Louisiana set out to formulate a Master Plan for the Louisiana coastline. Thus, the Louisiana Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast was created. Currently, in order to implement Louisiana’s Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast, the focus of LERC has shifted to better facilitate monitoring and research of environmental issues and concepts related to wetlands restoration/remediation, with a primary emphasis on the Chenier Plain. The Chenier Plain Sustainability Initiative is consistent with the implementation of the Louisiana Comprehensive Master Plan.
Recently, thanks to Congressman Boustany's efforts, McNeese received NOAA funding to continue the work ongoing at LERC. A portion of this funding is dedicated to fund proposals for seed projects related to this effort.
Administration
Janet Woolman (Chair), Office of Research Services and Sponsored Programs (337) 475-5125
Dr. Chip LeMieux, Department of Agriculture (337) 475-5690
Dr. Mark Merchant, Department of Chemistry (337) 475-5773
Dr. Stanley Klemetson, Department of Engineering (337) 475-5859
Dr. Frank Phillips, Department of Agricultural Sciences (337) 475-5656
Eligibility
This solicitation is intended for faculty and staff from the College of Science and the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology unless the applicant can demonstrate sufficient justification for inclusion of a proposal. Since the Chenier Plain extends from Vermillion Bay, Louisiana to Galveston Bay, Texas collaboration is encouraged. Collaborations with faculty and staff from other universities and public/private entities are encouraged.
Timeline
RFP Release- November 10, 2009
Proposal Due Date- November 30,2009
Review Period- December 2009
Notification of Award- January, 2010
Funds Available (No expenses incurred until written notification)- January, 2010
Grant Ending Date (No extensions)- September 17, 2009
Submission Process
The Office of Research Services must receive proposals by 4:00 p.m. on November 30, 2009. Please submit one original and five copies of the completed proposal to the Research Services Office in Drew Hall 224. The appropriate Department Heads and Deans must sign proposals. Additionaly, the project abstract must also be electronically submitted by the due date to Janet Woolman at jwoolman@mcneese.edu
Download the 2009-2010 Chenier Plain Sustainability Guidelines.
Download the 2009-2010 Chenier Plain Sustainability Forms.
|
|
Alumni Association Faculty Development Award Program
