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Entergy, Pontchartrain Conservancy “sweep” Pontchartrain Basin ahead of hurricane season

05/29/2024

$35,000 donated to conservancy for continued community and education efforts

METAIRIE, La. – Armed with gloves, garbage bags and trash grabbers, Entergy employees and volunteers combed through the areas around Lake Pontchartrain on Wednesday to help pick up debris and plant mulch and pine straw, among other activities, as part of its annual Storm Aware and Prepare initiative.

This cleanup and hurricane preparedness event, hosted by the Pontchartrain Conservancy and sponsored by Entergy Louisiana, provides residents in southeast Louisiana an opportunity to clean up debris, which improves drainage and water flow and mitigates flooding.­­­

“We’re committed to building a more vibrant and thriving community” said Phillip May, Entergy Louisiana president and CEO. “We’re proud to partner with the Pontchartrain Conservancy again this year to step beyond the power grid to clean up, beautify and improve the conditions in a region many of us call home.”

Entergy has long been a leader in environmental stewardship and the company continued that tradition by providing $15,000 to the Pontchartrain Conservancy’s Storm Aware and Prepare initiative as well as a $25,000 grant to support STEM educational programming for students and teachers.

Entergy’s contributions will go toward supporting the nonprofit’s mission to drive environmental sustainability and stewardship through scientific research, education and advocacy — all of which benefit the Pontchartrain Basin and surrounding communities.

“Entergy's longstanding support for Pontchartrain Conservancy is truly remarkable," said Kristi Trail, Pontchartrain Conservancy executive director. "They understand the value of investing in environmental sustainability, and for that we are truly grateful. Together we will be working to keep our waters clean, to educate the public and restore Louisiana's beautiful wetlands. The future of our state and its people depend on the leadership of corporate stewards like Entergy."

Since 2001, Entergy shareholders have invested nearly $350 million projects and programs for the benefit our customers and communities in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas.

About Entergy Louisiana

Entergy Louisiana, LLC provides electric service to more than 1 million customers in 58 parishes and natural gas service to more than 94,000 customers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Entergy Louisiana is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation, a Fortune 500 company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees.

About Pontchartrain Conservancy

Pontchartrain Conservancy, formerly the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, is a New Orleans-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to an environmentally sustainable, prosperous and resilient region. Our mission is to drive environmental sustainability and stewardship through scientific research, education and advocacy. Pontchartrain Conservancy consists of a board of directors representing Lake Pontchartrain Basin parishes and regulatory agencies. For more information or to get involved, visit scienceforourcoast.org.