Wed Jul 29, 2026
Atchafalaya Trace Commission
Atchafalaya Trace Commission holds routine meeting with updates and presentations
The Atchafalaya Trace Commission will hold a routine meeting covering administrative approvals, new commissioner updates, staffing reports, and presentations. No major decisions are listed on the agenda.
- New commissioners Ally Rennhoff Martinez (East Baton Rouge) and Brecky Lavigne (Lafayette Parish) introduced
- Kelly Sullivan, Project Manager, provides staffing updates
- Strategic Plan Update presented by LaFargue
- Coastal 101 presentation by Connor Gilbert, National Wildlife Federation
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Atchafalaya Trace Commission Board Meeting
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – 10 a.m., West Baton Rouge Museum
845 N Jefferson Ave, Port Allen, LA 70767
AGENDA
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance (Wilbert)
II. Agenda Approval (Wilbert)
III. Minutes Approval (Wilbert)
a. March 2026
b. May 2026
IV. New Commissioner Update
a. Ally Rennhoff Martinez, East Baton Rouge
b. Brecky Lavigne, Lafayette Parish
V. Staffing Updates
a. Kelly Sullivan, Project Manager
VI. Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Day
VII. Strategic Plan Update (LaFargue)
VIII. ANHA Staff Updates
a. Project Updates
b. Upcoming Travel
c. Upcoming Events
IX. Other Business
a. Comments from public attendees (if any)
X. Coastal 101 Presentation
a. Connor Gilbert, National Wildlife Federation
XI. Commissioner Updates
XII. Adjourn
Réunion du conseil d'administration de la Commission de l'Atchafalaya Trace
Mercredi 29 juillet 2026 – 10 h, Musée de West Baton Rouge
845 N Jefferson Ave, Port Allen, LA 70767
ORDRE DU JOUR
I. Ouverture de la séance et serment d’allégeance (Wilbert)
II. Approbation de l'ordre du jour (Wilbert)
III. Approbation du procès-verbal (Wilbert)
a. Mars 2026
b. Mai 2026
IV. Point sur la nouvelle commissaire
a. Ally Rennhoff Martinez, East Baton Rouge
b. Brecky Lavigne, paroisse de Lafayette
V. Mises à jour concernant le personnel
a. Kelly Sullivan, chef de projet
VI. Journée de la zone du patrimoine national d'Atchafalaya
VII. Point sur le plan str …
Wed May 27, 2026
Atchafalaya Trace Commission
Commission to discuss 20th anniversary events and select artist for postcard and pin.
The Atchafalaya Trace Commission will hold a regular board meeting to approve minutes from March 2026, receive staffing and legislative updates, and hear a report from the Friends of Atchafalaya. The main discussion items are the 20th anniversary of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, including ANHA Day and selection of an artist for a commemorative postcard and pin (Hope Robinson). The meeting also includes a presentation on Nicholls Farm.
- 20th Anniversary of Atchafalaya NHA: ANHA Day planning
- Postcard and Pin Artist Selection (Hope Robinson)
- Nicholls Farm Overview (Quenton)
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✓ Decided: Atchafalaya Trace Commission unable to vote due to lack of quorum
The commission did not reach a quorum, meaning no official votes were taken and the agenda and March 2026 minutes could not be approved. The meeting consisted of staff updates and presentations regarding the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA).
- Agenda approval failed (no quorum)
- March 2026 minutes approval failed (no quorum)
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Atchafalaya Trace Commission Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – 10 a.m., Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center
314 St Mary St, Thibodaux, LA 70301
AGENDA
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance (Wilbert)
II. Agenda Approval (Wilbert)
III. Minutes Approval (Wilbert)
a. March 2026
IV. Staffing Updates
V. Legislative Updates
VI. Friends of Atchafalaya Update
VII. “20th Anniversary of Atchafalaya NHA”
a. ANHA Day
b. Postcard and Pin Artist Selection (Hope Robinson)
VIII. ANHA Staff Updates
a. Project Updates
b. Upcoming Travel
c. Upcoming Events
IX. Other Business
a. Comments from public attendees (if any)
X. Nicholls Farm Overview (Quenton)
XI. Adjourn
Réunion du conseil d'administration de la Commission de l'Atchafalaya Trace
Mercredi 27 mai 2026 – 10 h, Centre culturel acadien Wetlands
314 St Mary St, Thibodaux, LA 70301
ORDRE DU JOUR
I. Ouverture de la séance et serment d'allégeance (Wilbert)
II. Approbation de l'ordre du jour (Wilbert)
III. Approbation du procès-verbal (Wilbert)
a. Mars 2026
IV. Mises à jour concernant le personnel
V. Mises à jour législatives
VI. Mise à jour concernant les Amis de l'Atchafalaya
VII. «20eanniversaire de l'Atchafalaya NHA »
a. Journée de l'ANHA
b. Sélection de l'artiste pour la carte postale et le pin's (Hope Robinson)
VIII. Actualités du personnel de l'ANHA
a. Actualités des projets
b. Prochains déplacements
c. Événements à venir
IX. Autres points
a. Commentaires des participants du p …
📄 From the minutes
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Atchafalaya Trace Commission Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – 10 a.m., Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center
314 St Mary St, Thibodaux, LA 70301
MINUTES
Commissioners Present:
Darrel Riviere, Assumption
Quenton Fontenot, Lafourche
Carrie Stansbury, St. Mary
Wilbert Carmouche, Avoyelles
Paula Lambert, Point Coupee
Commissioners Absent:
Herman Fuselier, St. Landry
Mart Black, Terrebonne
Chris Burton, Iberia
Mark Villa, Ascension
Fawn Hernandez, Lafayette
Angelique Bergeron, West Baton Rouge
Anna Ferguson, Concordia
Hillary Collins, East Baton Rouge
John Clark, Iberville
Jennifer Stelly, St. Martin
Others Present:
Caroline Cassagne, Atchafalaya National Heritage Area
Hope Robinson, Atchafalaya National Heritage Area
Justin Lemoine, Louisiana Office of Cultural Development
Carrie Broussard, Louisiana Office of Cultural Development
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance (Wilbert)
a. Wilbert Carmouche called the meeting to order at 10:08 AM.
II. Agenda Approval (Wilbert)
a. Agenda could not be approved as the quorum was not met.
III. Minutes Approval (Wilbert)
a. March 2026
i. Minutes could not be approved as the quorum was not met.
IV. Staffing Updates
a. Caroline Cassagne shared update and background on the new Lafayette
commissioner who will begin her term in July.
b. Program administrative position has been filled by Kelly Sullivan, who is expected to
begin on July 8th.
V. Welcome and Introduction from Jean Lafit …
Wed Mar 25, 2026
Atchafalaya Trace Commission
Commission to review Atchafalaya Wild grant funding recommendations
The Atchafalaya Trace Commission will meet to discuss the 20th anniversary of the Atchafalaya NHA and review grant funding recommendations for Atchafalaya Wild. The board will also select an artist for a commemorative postcard and pin.
- Atchafalaya Wild Grant Panel Review and Funding Recommendation
- Postcard and Pin Artist Selection
- 20th Anniversary of Atchafalaya NHA planning
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✓ Decided: Commission reviews Atchafalaya Wild grant applications
Commissioners reviewed 16 grant applications for the Atchafalaya Wild program. Staff will now deliberate and provide funding recommendations to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and January 2026 minutes.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved January 2026 minutes with minor grammar edit
- Reviewed 16 Atchafalaya Wild grant applications for future funding recommendations
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Atchafalaya Trace Commission Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – 10 a.m., West Baton Rouge Museum
845 N Jefferson Ave, Port Allen, LA 70767
AGENDA
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance (Wilbert)
II. Agenda Approval (Wilbert)
III. Minutes Approval (Wilbert)
a. January 2026
IV. Legislative Updates
V. “20th Anniversary of Atchafalaya NHA”
a. ANHA Day
b. Postcard and Pin Artist Selection (Hope Robinson)
VI. ANHA Staff Updates
a. Upcoming Travel
b. Upcoming Events
VII. Atchafalaya Wild Grant Panel Review and Funding Recommendation
VIII. Other Business
a. Comments from public attendees (if any)
IX. Commissioner Announcements
X. Adjourn
Réunion du conseil d'administration de l'Atchafalaya Trace Commission
Mercredi 25 mars 2026 – 10 h, West Baton Rouge Museum
845 N Jefferson Ave, Port Allen, LA 70767
ORDRE DU JOUR
I. Ouverture de la séance et serment d'allégeance (Wilbert)
II. Approbation de l'ordre du jour (Wilbert)
III. Approbation du procès-verbal (Wilbert)
a. Janvier 2026
IV. Mises à jour législatives
V. «20eanniversaire de l'Atchafalaya NHA »
a. Journée de l'ANHA
b. Sélection de l'artiste pour la carte postale et le pin's (Hope Robinson)
VI. Mises à jour concernant le personnel de l'ANHA
a. Prochains voyages
b. Événements à venir
VII. Examen du comité et recommandation de financement pour la subvention Atchafalaya
Wild
VIII. Autres questions
a. Commentaires du public (le cas échéant)
IX. Annonces des commissaires
X …
📄 From the minutes
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Atchafalaya Trace Commission Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – 10 a.m., West Baton Rouge Museum
845 N Jefferson Ave, Port Allen, LA 70767
MINUTES
Commissioners Present:
Mart Black, Terrebonne
Chris Burton, Iberia
Jennifer Stelly, St. Martin
Herman Fuselier, St. Landry
Wilbert Carmouche, Avoyelles, Chair
Hilary Collins, East Baton Rouge
Darrel Rivere, Assumption
Carrie Stansbury, St. Mary, Treasurer
Angelique Bergeron, West Baton Rouge, Secretary
Fawn Hernandez, Lafayette
Paula Lambert, Pointe Coupee
Commissioners Absent:
Quenton Fontenot, Lafourche
Mark Villa, Ascension
John Clark, Iberville
Anna Ferguson, Concordia
Others Present:
Justin Lemoine, Office of Cultural Development
Caroline Cassagne, Atchafalaya National Heritage Area
Hope Robinson, Atchafalaya National Heritage Area
Angela Rathle, National Park Service
Nicki Boudreaux, BTNEP
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance (Wilbert)
a. Wilbert Carmouche called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m.
II. Agenda Approval (Wilbert)
a. Carmouche called for a motion to approve the agenda. Mart Black moved to
approve, seconded by Angelique Bergeron. Motion passed unanimously.
III. Minutes Approval (Wilbert)
a. January 2026
i. Carmouche called for a motion to approve the minutes. Black moved to
approve with a minor grammar edit made, seconded by Bergeron.
IV. Legislative Updates
a. Caroline Cassagne shared legislative updates.
V. “20th Anniversary of Atchafalaya NHA”
a. ANHA Da …
Wed Jan 28, 2026
Atchafalaya Trace Commission
Atchafalaya Trace Commission to hold board meeting on January 28
The Atchafalaya Trace Commission will meet to conduct executive committee elections and receive updates on legislative and active projects. The board will also review the Atchafalaya Wild Grant Program and the “The Great Flood” Marker Program.
- Executive Committee Elections
- Review of Atchafalaya Wild Grant Program
- Discussion of “The Great Flood” Marker Program
- Updates on “Year of Outdoors” and “20th Anniversary of Atchafalaya NHA”
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✓ Decided: Atchafalaya Trace Commission appoints Fawn Hernandez as vice chair
The Commission approved the appointment of Fawn Hernandez to the Executive Committee as vice chair. Members also approved the meeting agenda and the November 2025 minutes. The board received updates on the Atchafalaya Wild Grant Program and the Great Flood marker project.
- Approved appointment of Fawn Hernandez as vice chair
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved November 2025 minutes with minor French translation edit (unanimous)
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Atchafalaya Trace Commission Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – 10 a.m. Innovation Center
702 River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
AGENDA
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance (Wilbert)
II. Agenda Approval (Wilbert)
III. Minutes Approval (Wilbert)
a. November 2025
IV. Welcome from LA.IO
a. Christopher Cassagne, Senior Director, Louisiana Growth Network
V. New Commissioner Welcome
a. Mark Villa, Ascension Parish
VI. Staffing Update
a. Hope Robinson, Assistant Director
VII. Executive Committee Elections
VIII. Legislative Updates
IX. Active Projects Update
X. “The Great Flood” Marker Program
XI. “Year of Outdoors” and “20th Anniversary of Atchafalaya NHA”
XII. Atchafalaya Wild Grant Program Review
XIII. ANHA Staff Updates
a. Upcoming Travel
b. Upcoming Events
XIV. Other Business
a. Comments from public attendees (if any)
XV. Commissioner Announcements
XVI. Adjourn
Réunion du conseil d'administration de l'Atchafalaya Trace Commission
Mercredi 28 janvier 2026 – 10 h Centre d'innovation
702 River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
ORDRE DU JOUR
I. Ouverture de la séance et serment d'allégeance (Wilbert)
II. Approbation de l'ordre du jour (Wilbert)
III. Approbation du procès-verbal (Wilbert)
a. Novembre 2025
IV. Mot de bienvenue de LA.IO
a. Christopher Cassagne, directeur principal, Louisiana Growth Network
V. Accueil du nouveau commissaire
a. Mark Villa, paroisse d'Ascension
VI. Mise à jour sur le personnel
a. Hope Robinson, d …
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Atchafalaya Trace Commission Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – 10 a.m. Innovation Center
702 River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
AGENDA
Commissioners Present:
Wilbert Carmouche, Avoyelles, Chair
Angelique Bergeron, West Baton Rouge, Secretary
Mart Black, Terrebonne
Herman Fuselier, St. Landry
Quenton Fontentot, Lafourche
Fawn Hernandez, Lafayette
Darrel Rivere, Assumption
Hilary Collins, East Baton Rouge
Mark Villa, Ascension
Jennifer Stelly, St. Martin
Commissioners Absent:
Anna Ferguson, Concordia
Chris Burton, Iberia
John Clark, Iberville
Paula Lambert, Pointe Coupée
Carrie Stansbury, St. Mary, Treasurer
Others Present:
Justin Lemoine, Office of Cultural Development
Caroline Cassagne, Atchafalaya National Heritage Area
Hope Robinson, Atchafalaya National Heritage Area
Chris Cassagne, Louisiana Economic Development
Angela Rathle, National Park Service
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance (Wilbert)
a. Wilbert Carmouche called the meeting to order at 10:02 AM.
II. Agenda Approval (Wilbert)
a. Carmouche called for a motion to approve the agenda. Fawn Hernandez moved to
approve, seconded by Mart Black. Motion passed unanimously.
III. Minutes Approval (Wilbert)
a. November 2025
i. Angelique Bergeron moved to approve with a minor edit to the French
translation, seconded by Black. Motion passed unanimously.
IV. Welcome from LA.IO
a. Christopher Cassagne, Senior Director, Louisiana Growth Network
i. Christopher Cassagne …
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