About Us
Gulf Coast Joint Venture Management Board
The GCJV is composed of a diverse array of partners from federal and state government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private landowners involved in the conservation of bird habitat and populations along the western U.S. Gulf of Mexico coast. Partners recognize the benefits of collaboratively developing a sound biological foundation to assess the status of bird populations and their habitat needs, relating population and habitat objectives to specific geographic regions, and evaluating research needs and effects of management actions.
Partners benefit from the ability to assign limited resources to high priority actions (as defined by the partnership) and collectively leverage and attract funding for habitat and evaluation projects.
The formal representation of the GCJV partnership is the Management Board, whose entities and representatives are listed below.
Non-Governmental Organizations
Board Representative:
Dr. Tom Moorman
193 Business Park Drive, Ste. E
Ridgeland, MS 39157
PHONE: 601-206-5447
FAX: 601-956-7814
The mission of Ducks Unlimited is to fulfill the annual life cycle needs of North American waterfowl by protecting, enhancing, restoring and managing important wetlands and associated uplands.
Dr. Tom Moorman
193 Business Park Drive, Ste. E
Ridgeland, MS 39157
PHONE: 601-206-5447
FAX: 601-956-7814
The mission of Ducks Unlimited is to fulfill the annual life cycle needs of North American waterfowl by protecting, enhancing, restoring and managing important wetlands and associated uplands.
Board Representative:
Cecilia Riley
Executive Director
103 West Highway 332
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
PHONE: 979-480-0999
FAX: 979-480-0777
The mission of the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory is the study and conservation of birds and their habitat in and around the Gulf of Mexico. Their purpose is to be a catalyst for bird conservation through individual and community partnerships and the sharing of expertise and knowledge. They value stewardship of birds and their ecosystems, partnerships with all, and sharing of expertise and knowledge.
Cecilia Riley
Executive Director
103 West Highway 332
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
PHONE: 979-480-0999
FAX: 979-480-0777
The mission of the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory is the study and conservation of birds and their habitat in and around the Gulf of Mexico. Their purpose is to be a catalyst for bird conservation through individual and community partnerships and the sharing of expertise and knowledge. They value stewardship of birds and their ecosystems, partnerships with all, and sharing of expertise and knowledge.
Board Representative:
Mark Dumesnil
Upper Gulf Coast Program Manager
PO Box 2563
Corpus Christi, TX 78403
PHONE: 361-882-3584
FAX: 361-882-8561
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
Mark Dumesnil
Upper Gulf Coast Program Manager
PO Box 2563
Corpus Christi, TX 78403
PHONE: 361-882-3584
FAX: 361-882-8561
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
Federal Agencies
Board Representative:
Leslie Craig
Southeast Restoration Center Supervisor
NOAA Office of habitat Conservation
263 13th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
PHONE: 727-551-5786
NOAA's mission is to understand and predict changes in Earth’s environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our Nation’s economic, social, and environmental needs
Leslie Craig
Southeast Restoration Center Supervisor
NOAA Office of habitat Conservation
263 13th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
PHONE: 727-551-5786
NOAA's mission is to understand and predict changes in Earth’s environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our Nation’s economic, social, and environmental needs
Board Representative:
Aaron Archibeque
Chief, Region 2 National Wildlife Refuge System
PO Box 1306
Albuquerque, NM 87103
PHONE: 505-248-8937
Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Aaron Archibeque
Chief, Region 2 National Wildlife Refuge System
PO Box 1306
Albuquerque, NM 87103
PHONE: 505-248-8937
Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Board Representative:
Emily Jo Williams
Migratory Bird Chief, USFWS Region 4
1875 Century Blvd, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30345
PHONE: 404-679-7188
Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Emily Jo Williams
Migratory Bird Chief, USFWS Region 4
1875 Century Blvd, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30345
PHONE: 404-679-7188
Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Board Representative:
D. Phil Turnipseed
Director, National Wetlands Research Center
700 Cajundome Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70506
PHONE: 337-266-8501
FAX: 337-266-8610
The mission of the National Wetlands Research Center is to develop and disseminate scientific information needed for understanding the ecology and values of our nation's wetlands and for managing and restoring wetland habitats and associated plant and animal communities.
D. Phil Turnipseed
Director, National Wetlands Research Center
700 Cajundome Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70506
PHONE: 337-266-8501
FAX: 337-266-8610
The mission of the National Wetlands Research Center is to develop and disseminate scientific information needed for understanding the ecology and values of our nation's wetlands and for managing and restoring wetland habitats and associated plant and animal communities.
State Agencies
Board Representative:
Roger Clay
Division of Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries
30571 Five Rivers Blvd.
Spanish Fort, AL 36527
PHONE: 251-626-5474
FAX: 251-621-1489
The Department's major goal is to promote the statewide stewardship and enjoyment of Alabama's natural resources, and to ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy these resources.
Roger Clay
Division of Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries
30571 Five Rivers Blvd.
Spanish Fort, AL 36527
PHONE: 251-626-5474
FAX: 251-621-1489
The Department's major goal is to promote the statewide stewardship and enjoyment of Alabama's natural resources, and to ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy these resources.
Board Representative:
John Troutman
Biologist Director, Coastal & Nongame Resources
CERM, Suite 309
2045 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
PHONE: 504-280-4068
FAX: 504-280-4066
The Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration is responsible for integrating hurricane protection, storm damage reduction, flood control, coastal protection & restoration efforts, and associated infrastructure construction & maintenance in the State of Louisiana.
John Troutman
Biologist Director, Coastal & Nongame Resources
CERM, Suite 309
2045 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
PHONE: 504-280-4068
FAX: 504-280-4066
The Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration is responsible for integrating hurricane protection, storm damage reduction, flood control, coastal protection & restoration efforts, and associated infrastructure construction & maintenance in the State of Louisiana.
Board Representative:
Michael Carloss
Biologist Director, Coastal & Nongame Resources
2000 Quail Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000
PHONE: 225-765-2812
FAX: 225-765-2818
To manage, conserve, and promote wise utilization of Louisiana's renewable fish and wildlife resources and their supporting habitats through replenishment, protection, enhancement, research, development, and education for the social and economic benefit of current and future generations; to provide opportunities for knowledge of and use and enjoyment of these resources; and to promote a safe and healthy environment for the users of the resources.
Michael Carloss
Biologist Director, Coastal & Nongame Resources
2000 Quail Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000
PHONE: 225-765-2812
FAX: 225-765-2818
To manage, conserve, and promote wise utilization of Louisiana's renewable fish and wildlife resources and their supporting habitats through replenishment, protection, enhancement, research, development, and education for the social and economic benefit of current and future generations; to provide opportunities for knowledge of and use and enjoyment of these resources; and to promote a safe and healthy environment for the users of the resources.
Board Representative:
Ed Penny
Wildlife Bureau Director
1505 Eastover Dr.
Jackson, MS 39211
PHONE: 601-432-2202
FAX: 601-432-2203
It is the mission of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks to conserve and enhance Mississippi's natural resources, to provide continuing outdoor recreational opportunities, to maintain the ecological integrity and aesthetic quality of the resources and to ensure socioeconomic and educational opportunities for present and future generations.
Ed Penny
Wildlife Bureau Director
1505 Eastover Dr.
Jackson, MS 39211
PHONE: 601-432-2202
FAX: 601-432-2203
It is the mission of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks to conserve and enhance Mississippi's natural resources, to provide continuing outdoor recreational opportunities, to maintain the ecological integrity and aesthetic quality of the resources and to ensure socioeconomic and educational opportunities for present and future generations.
GCJV Management Board Chairman
Board Representative:
Jeff Raasch,
Statewide Wetland Habitat Program Leader
4200 Smith School Rd.
Austin, TX 78744
PHONE: 512-389-4328
FAX: 512-389-4550
The mission of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Jeff Raasch,
Statewide Wetland Habitat Program Leader
4200 Smith School Rd.
Austin, TX 78744
PHONE: 512-389-4328
FAX: 512-389-4550
The mission of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Agency Liaisons
Agency Liaison:
John Pitre
State Wildlife Biologist
3737 Government St.
Alexandria, LA 71302
PHONE: 318-473-7809
FAX: 318-473-7616
With the mission of "Helping People Help the Land", the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides products and services that enable people to be good stewards of the Nation's soil, water, and related natural resources on non-Federal lands.
John Pitre
State Wildlife Biologist
3737 Government St.
Alexandria, LA 71302
PHONE: 318-473-7809
FAX: 318-473-7616
With the mission of "Helping People Help the Land", the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides products and services that enable people to be good stewards of the Nation's soil, water, and related natural resources on non-Federal lands.
