September 10.2003 - September 13.2003

Alexa Hotel, New Orleans
New Orleans

Topics to be covered at the 2003 conference include:
Petrochemical Industry
Entities outside Louisiana's borders own and govern more than 80% of Louisiana's coastal zone and nearly 100% of Louisiana's petrochemical businesses. Learn how this may affect corporate social and environmental responsibilities.
America's Wetlands: The Story of the Loss of a National Treasure
Louisiana has 40% of the nation's coastal wetlands and is experiencing 80% of the loss. What problems does this cause the culture and the economy, and how is Louisiana preparing to fight the loss?
The Ecosystem Impact of Hypoxia
Learn how scientists are dealing with the "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico and why a solution will require national cooperation.
Hurricanes
Discover what is being done to protect New Orleans and how these destructive storms threaten the economic viability of one of the nation's most important cultural areas.
The Mississippi River: Benefits vs. Costs
The Mississippi river supports the nation's biggest port and provides drinking water for the city of New Orleans while carrying toxins from upriver and threatening to flood and destroy New Orleans. Find out how the people of this city balance the pros and cons of living with the mighty Mississippi.
Leading discussions on issues of environmental importance will be local and international experts from the world's leading research institutions, universities, and environmental organizations.
Join us in New Orleans September 10-14, 2003 and discover the evolving landscape of Louisiana and the effect its environmental challenges are having on the nation.