Community meeting on oil spill set June 15 at school

A presentation and public information session on the oil spill in Bayou Teche has been set.
The meeting will be June 15 at 6 p.m. at the Chitimacha Tribal School gym.
The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana, in partnership with TECHE Project and LEAN (Louisiana Environmental Action Network), will host an informative public presentation for all citizens to learn more about the recent Charenton oil spill and its potential after effects on Bayou Teche.
It is an opportunity for government leaders and citizens to learn and ask questions about immediate and long-term impacts of the Charenton oil spill as it pertains to various issues from safe drinking water concerns to fishing and swimming. Discussions will include strategies to prevent future threats to Bayou Teche. The meeting will be led by environmental expert and chemist, Wilma Subra, who holds degrees in microbiology and chemistry from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and has received numerous awards and commendations for her work in environmental issues.
Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN) is a community based not-for-profit organization that has been working since 1986 to resolve the unique environmental issues present in Louisiana. Through education, empowerment, advocacy and support; LEAN provides the necessary tools and services to individuals and communities facing environmental problems.
TECHE Project is a non-profit organization that manages a community-based, Bayou renaissance program to restore the Teche as the focal point of our communities. These community-based initiatives include the National Bayou Teche Paddle and Water Trail, Trail Head and Trail Town Partnerships, trash pick-ups and educational programs.
For more information, contact TECHE Project at techeproject@gmail.org, or call 337-277-4645.