Michael nichols
Water Resources Biologist for NRCS
4th generation Louisianan and landowner
40 years experience in natural resources conservation
Currently the Water Resources Biologist for NRCS in Louisiana responsible for compliance with NEPA and federal, state, and local regulations.
Major accomplishments include:
The construction of the CWPPRA LaBranche Marsh Creation Project (1500 acres). Currently serving as federal project manager.
100,000 acres of coastal wetlands restored through CWPPRA
Instrumental in bringing the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) to Louisiana (over 300,000 acres of bottomland hardwoods restored). We were 1 of 9 pilot states.
Farm Bill Programs including CRP and EQIP.
Environmental Specialist for hundreds of projects under the Emergency Watershed Program (EWP) which consists of cleaning up storm-related debris from natural disasters including hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes.
Native habitat restoration and management
Longleaf Pine Habitat Restoration and Prescribed Burning (bobwhite quail)
Sabe short for Kemosabe
Working to protect our State against the risks and hazards associated with CO2 capture and disposal
You may join in person or remotely via zoom:
Pack and Paddle Outpost
101 Lucien St. Lafayette, LA
Meeting ID: 766 114 6966
Passcode: 244471
*Monthly Meetings held on the3rd Monday of every month.
