House Bill 800 is the bill that's proposing a Constitutional Convention to re-write the Louisiana state constitution. JP Morrell, New Orleans City Councilmember, joins Newell to share his concerns about the proposal. 

House Bill 800 is the bill that's proposing a Constitutional Convention to re-write the Louisiana state constitution. JP Morrell, New Orleans City Councilmember, joins Newell to share his concerns about the proposal.

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JP Morrell shares his concerns about the proposed Constitutional Convention

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This hour, Newell speaks with Taylor J Oelking, Executive Director Community Aquatics at the YMCA of Greater New Orleans, about safety tips to prevent drownings ahead of the summer. Then, Chris Macaluso, Director of the Center for Marine Fisheries, comes on to discuss the volume “bycatch” as a result of menhaden fishing. 

This hour, Newell speaks with Taylor J Oelking, Executive Director Community Aquatics at the YMCA of Greater New Orleans, about safety tips to prevent drownings ahead of the summer. Then, Chris Macaluso, Director of the Center for Marine Fisheries, comes on to discuss the volume “bycatch” as a result of menhaden fishing.

Swimming Lessons & Menhaden Research

The embattled menhaden industry has gotten a lot of attention in the last year with huge fish kills followed by legislation restricting pogey boats from venturing too close to the shoreline and other restrictions. Now a study is being released on the “bycatch” of the industry, in other words, how much sea life is being killed in pursuit of the almighty menhaden fish. Chris Macaluso, Director of the Center for Marine Fisheries, joins Newell to discuss the issue. 

The embattled menhaden industry has gotten a lot of attention in the last year with huge fish kills followed by legislation restricting pogey boats from venturing too close to the shoreline and other restrictions. Now a study is being released on the “bycatch” of the industry, in other words, how much sea life is being killed in pursuit of the almighty menhaden fish. Chris Macaluso, Director of the Center for Marine Fisheries, joins Newell to discuss the issue.

Research is needed to establish ecological management of menhaden

Summertime is right around the corner and that means lots of people swimming. Nearly 4,000 people drown every year in the US. Drowning is almost always preventable. Taylor J Oelking, Executive Director Community Aquatics at the YMCA of Greater New Orleans joins the Sheriff (and former competitive swimmer) to talk about why water safety is so important, where can individuals enroll in swim lessons and where are the classes held. And also job opportunities and certifications, diverse abilities swim lessons for kids with different sensory or physical delays, kids with ASD and other musculoskeletal disorders.

Summertime is right around the corner and that means lots of people swimming. Nearly 4,000 people drown every year in the US. Drowning is almost always preventable. Taylor J Oelking, Executive Director Community Aquatics at the YMCA of Greater New Orleans joins the Sheriff (and former competitive swimmer) to talk about why water safety is so important, where can individuals enroll in swim lessons and where are the classes held. And also job opportunities and certifications, diverse abilities swim lessons for kids with different sensory or physical delays, kids with ASD and other musculoskeletal disorders.

JP Morrell shares his concerns about the proposed Constitutional Convention

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