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LOUISIANA ENVIRONMENTAL ED
Northwest Louisiana Wildlife & Aquatic Education Program
1989-2007
History of Achievements:
1989-First fishing clinics organized in cooperation with Bossier Parks & Recreation, Bossier Parish Sheriff Department, and Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries. Bossier Parish Schools participate.
1991-Aquatic Education Program developed
1992-Fall program known as “Wildlife Weeks” begun in September by Diane Cappo-Bossier Parks & Recreation, in cooperation with the Bossier Parish School Board, Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, and local sporting goods businesses.
1992-Sponsors expand to include: Northwest Louisiana Quail Unlimited, Northwood Bait & Tackle, Bossier City Police Department, Bossier Parish Sheriff Department, Cypress
Lake
Nature
Center , North Louisiana Fly Fishers, Ark-La-Tex Gun Collectors, Cavalier Booster Club,
Bossier
Medical
Center .
1992-Animal Tracks program (Wal-Mart sponsored) incorporated into Aquatic and Wildlife Education Programs. Renowned wildlife artist Susan Morrison, co-founder of Animal Tracks, visits.
1993-Caddo Parish Schools begin participation. Program becomes part of curriculum.
1994-Program participation expanded to 120 mile radius.(Ark-La-Tex)
1995-Northwest
Louisiana Wildlife and Aquatic Education Program moved to Bayou Bodcau.
1996-National Wildlife Federation Symposium. Hirsch Coliseum rally with over 8,000 youngsters. Teacher’s workshop held.
1997-Northwest Louisiana Wildlife and Aquatic Education Program becomes own non-profit entity under the Aquatic & Wildlife Education Foundation. Diane Cappo-Director, Affiliation with Louisiana State University.
1997-National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant
1998-Durden House Environmental Education Center dedicated by Senator John Breaux for the Northwest Louisiana Wildlife and Aquatic Education Program.
1999-Cross
Lake
Fish Hatchery used for Aquatics Field Trips.
1999-C.
Bickham
Dickson
Park becomes part of environmental ed resources.
1999-International Paper Foundation becomes sponsor.
2000-Haygood Environmental Education Trail built at Bayou Bodcau.
2000-S.A.F.E. (Sustainable Agriculture & Forestry Education) Program begun.
2000- Affiliation with YMCA of
Shreveport /Bossier.
2005- J. Bennett Johnston Regional Visitor Center used for summer programs.
2006- 1st Annual Ark-La-Tex Water Resource Festival.
2007- 2nd Annual Ark-La-Tex Water Resource Festival with Coast Guard Search & Rescue Re-enactment and 1,500 life jackets given to public.
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