SPECIAL TOURS OF NEW ORLEANS

Arrangements have been made with USA Hosts to offer two special tours for conference attendees and guests at special group rates.

Field Study Tour of Katrina Recovery Areas
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost:  $29 per person

In late August 2005, states along Gulf Coast were ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.  The aftermath resulted extraordinary health, housing, environmental and economic challenges from which New Orleans is still recovering.  This unique and customized tour provides conference attendees with an opportunity to see the effects of Hurricane Katrina, hear from its survivors, and explore the community recovery process.  

Attendees will be picked up at the Astor Crowne Plaza at 8:00 a.m.  You will drive in a deluxe mini-coach on this fully narrated tour through the Ninth Ward and St. Bernard’s Parish.  During the driving tour, attendees will see areas of great devastation along with areas of significant rebuilding.  Highlights in these communities will include the Make it Right Project, Musician’s Village and the Global Green House.  

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Environmental Field Study Tour of Wetland Areas  
Friday, April 30, 2010
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost:  $48 per person

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita destroyed over 200 square miles of Louisiana’s unique and intricate ecosystem, home to more than 70 rare, threatened, or endangered species.  Beyond its world ecological significance, the wetlands are the heart of America’s Energy Coast, a place that fuels the nation and provides for its domestic energy and economic security.  Although efforts continue to rebuild the cities, addressing the environmental effects on the wetlands remain vital to the region’s recovery as they provide the last natural barrier for cities and towns when natural disasters occur.

Attendees will be picked up at the Astor Crowne Plaza at 8:00 a.m.  You will drive in a deluxe, climate-controlled motor coach with licensed tour guides to provide a customized, narrated tour to and from the bayou region of southern Louisiana that has been specially prepared to consider the interests and professional experiences of conference attendees.  Upon arriving in Cajun country, attendees will depart on swamp boats for a guided tour of the marsh area complete with exotic tropical plants and wildlife including herons, nutria, turtle and alligators.  Comfortable outdoor clothes and tennis shoes are recommended.

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For phone reservations, contact USA Hosts at 800.368.4678. Be sure to tell USA Hosts that you will be attending the Lead and Healthy Homes Conference at the Astor Crowne Plaza.