Let’s take A Look back at NOEGIC in 2024

natural, organic, Environment

NOEGIC is committed to Climate Resilience, Green Infrastructure, and Sustainability

Teaching residents how to manage stormwater where it falls.

Pamela Carrie, Executive Director, Co-Founder, Fundraising Coordinator

Jackie Baham ,Secretary, Grant Writer, Climate Coordinator, Urban Agriculture Coordinator, Digital Marketing Manager, Event Coordinator

Trina Warren, Treasurer, Social Media Coordinator, Environmental Health Coordinator

We are dedicated to fostering a greener, healthier, sustainable community for current and future generations!

Our bio of who we are:

Jacqueline (Jackie) Baham is a Native New Orleanian, focused on the New Orleans East Community. As one of the leaders of the New Orleans East Green Infrastructure Collective(NOEGIC) and a member of the Water Wise Gulf South Collective, her efforts are concentrated on community engagement and education about nature-based solutions as a means to address issues such as The Urban Heat Island Effect, extreme weather events, and increased rainfall. In her role with NOEGIC, Jackie also oversees Green Infrastructure Project installations. Additionally, Jackie is the youth coordinator for the Water Wise Gulf South Youth Program which serves youth between the ages of 5-19 years old providing education on different aspects of green infrastructure. The Youth Program introduces youth to the different types of jobs and careers that are associated with green infrastructure, growing native plants, planting rain gardens, and providing maintenance to green infrastructure interventions within the Water Wise network of projects.

Jackie has a professional background as a Mental Health Specialist (MHS) where she counseled youth ages 5-21 and worked towards the goals of their treatment plan. She has always had a passion for the youth and has continued to contribute to the development of the youth in New Orleans for almost twenty years now.
Additionally, her commitment to social issues extends to organizing efforts to “feed the unhoused” and gather essential hygiene items by donations for almost 10 years. She also has a passion for growing fruits, vegetables, and herbs in an attempt to combat the accessibility to fresh food and produce in New Orleans East. Jackie is very proud to be a New Orleanian; she has concerns about youth development, and also the effect of environmental, social, and climate changes that are happening not only in the city of New Orleans, but also nationally.

Trina Warren is a dedicated resident of New Orleans East, a proud mother of two accomplished daughters, and a passionate advocate for community development and environmental sustainability. She has a soft spot in her heart for the lower 9th ward where she grew up and remembers the strong viability that the community had and wishes for all communities to have an even stronger viability and functionality in the near future. This is where she met Water Wise Gulf South at the 1st Annual Lower Ninth Ward Festival at Oliver Bush Park, who (Oliver Bush) is the late maternal grandfather of her Fiancé, Jamal Hudson. She loves gardening and singing in the mirror as if she’s the greatest singer of all time. Her journey back to New Orleans in 2014, after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, marked the beginning of a new chapter fueled by her commitment to her hometown and its people.
Professionally, Trina is a member of the Medical Coding Advisory Board of Goodwill Technical College of New Orleans and serves as a Medical Coding Specialist for the last 25 years. She plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of coding and billing processes throughout her medical career for professional specialties and acute care organizations. Her meticulous work helps maintain the trust patients placed in those entrusted with their healthcare ensuring that billing ALIGNs with the services rendered and meets payer standards.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, her passion for community service shines through her involvement with Green Infrastructure through Water Wise Gulf South and the New Orleans East Green Infrastructure Collective. Trina connects and works with other similar organizations to collaborate on different GI techniques, ideas, funding opportunities, planning, and support regarding the installation of projects that will give the greatest benefit to the communities they serve. Since 2020, she has been instrumental in executing five Green Infrastructure projects in New Orleans East, contributing to the installation of 32 green infrastructure interventions, the planting of 50 trees, and the distribution of 30 rain barrels. These efforts manage over 30,000 gallons of stormwater per rain event, significantly enhancing the area’s resilience to flooding and climate change. Her dedication to environmental justice and sustainable development is further evidenced by her accomplishment of the Stormwater Manager certification she will received in late 2024. Her vision is to continue learning and collaborating with like-minded organizations to make New Orleans East a thriving, sustainable community for future generations. She is confident that together, with the residents of this great community, we can make a positive change. Her dedication to environmental justice and sustainable development is further evidenced by her pursuit of the Stormwater Manager certification she will receive next month. Her vision is to continue learning and collaborating with like-minded organizations to make New Orleans East a thriving, sustainable community for future generations. She is confident that together, with the residents of this great community, we can make a positive change. Her dedication to environmental justice and sustainable development is further evidenced by her accomplishment of the Qualified Stormwater Manager certification she acquired in November 2024, and is currently pursuing her National Green Infrastructure Certification at Delgado Community College. Her vision is to continue learning and collaborating with like-minded organizations to make New Orleans East a thriving, sustainable community for future generations. She is confident that together, with the residents of this great community, we can make a positive change.

Pamela Carrie is a lifelong resident and proud native of New Orleans East. Her family has lived in this vibrant part of the city since 1959, she has had the pleasure of witnessing the growth, challenges, and renewal of the community she calls home. New Orleans East has always held a special place in her heart; it represents the vision for the city’s future, with neighborhoods and businesses that was built by dedicated and passionate residents.
Pam earned a degree in U.S. History from Southern University New Orleans, with an additional 30 credits in global urbanization. Her studies were fueled by a deep passion for the history and architecture of New Orleans and the unique urban environment shaped by African and Creole influences. This educational path not only deepened her understanding of the city’s cultural fabric but also sparked her commitment to addressing issues like gentrification, which risks altering the cultural heritage and historical landscape that defines New Orleans.
With a commitment to community and civic leadership, Pam has spent decades working alongside civic leaders, churches, businesses, and organizations dedicated to creating a sustainable and resilient future for children and families. Growing up in a close-knit community filled with inspiring African American business leaders and civic advocates, she learned the importance of a healthy society and the value of equal representation for all. This foundation encouraged her to support educational, social, and economic opportunities for residents and businesses alike, and to stand up for the best interest of the communities she serves.
Pam’s dedication to social justice and urban advocacy led her to serve as a neighborhood advocate and community liaison, supporting initiatives that address inequality, racial equity, and environmental sustainability. These efforts include her work with Water Wise Gulf South (WWGS), where she became a Neighborhood Champion in 2019. Through WWGS, she learned the power of green infrastructure, resilient planning, and community collaboration in transforming our city. Her work with WWGS inspired the formation of the New Orleans East Green Infrastructure Collective in 2020—a collaboration of community leaders and organizations committed to protecting and strengthening our neighborhoods through education, training, and advocacy.

In Pam’s role with Water Wise Gulf South and the New Orleans East Green Infrastructure Collective, she is honored to work with six African American-led community organizations dedicated to water management, climate resilience, and environmental health. Together, they are leading initiatives that improve water quality, reduce urban flooding, and foster a sustainable future for New Orleans East.

The community has faced many challenges, from hurricanes to the increasing impacts of climate change, which have reshaped the landscape and affected every part of daily life. Her vision is to continue building a collaborative network of leaders and advocates who will champion resiliency, safety, health, and environmental justice for New Orleans East. She is committed to helping our neighborhoods thrive by promoting awareness, access to resources, and actionable solutions to the climate challenges we face.
Thank you for your interest in our work, and I look forward to continuing to advocate for the community and ensuring a bright future for New Orleans East.

What we do

NOEGIC Teaches residents how to manage stormwater with green infrastructure installations one project at a time

A little History

NOEGIC is part of the Water Wise Gulf South Collective, and we are one of six organizations that Follow the wWGS Model.

The New Orleans East Green Infrastructure started in 2020 and is utilizing the Water Wise Gulf South Model to increase green infrastructure interventions in New Orleans East

The waterwise Model includes hosting gI 101 workshops and green infrastructure tours to inform residents in green infrastructure techniques

Once residents complete the two trainings they are “water Wise neighborhood champions”, from there, they qualify, and can apply to have a green infrastructure project installed on their property.

Look at what nOEGIC has accomplished so far!

We have installed 32 green infrastructure projects, like rain gardens and french drains – valued around $5000 each

30 Rain barrels in New orleans east

50 trees planted along wright road and laine avenue

Currently these projects collectively manage more than 30,000 gallons of stormwater during a rainstorm event.

Check out some moments from the Fall GI 101 Workshop held at St. Maria Goretti Church in 2024

Trina, Pam, Father Daniel (St. Maria Goretti ), Jackie, Jeff & Ms. Brenda (Hollygrove Dixon missing from the pic)

The facilitator’s

after the gI 101 workshop, comes the tour!

We visited stormwater management project sites throughout the city that has been installed under the water wise gulf south model. The residents really enjoyed seeing and understanding the many benefits of gI and how green infrastructure projects help to mitigate flooding.

Supporting St. Maria Goretti Church Family Day 2024!

**NOEGIC giving back to the community!**

New Orleans Urban Monitoring Workshop! here’s some of what we learned!

new orleans is highly vulnerable to Subsidence, the sinking of land, due to a combination of natural factors like being a low-lying area in a delta and human activities like groundwater extraction, making it prone to flooding and infrastructure damage
New Orleans is situated in a low-Lying area of the mississippi River Delta, surrounded by water bodies like the Mississippi river, lake pontchartrain, and the gulf of mexico
New Orleans is situated in a low-Lying area of the mississippi River Delta, surrounded by water bodies like the Mississippi river, lake pontchartrain, and the gulf of mexico
The area is composed of soft sediment, which is prone to sinking both naturally and due to human activities
The land in New orleans is naturally prone to subsidence, meaning the land surface is sinking
rising sea levels exacerbate the problem, making the city even more vulnerable to flooding

The New Orleans Communities Water Struggle

Want to know what you can do as a resident?

Attend a Green Infrastructure 101 Workshop! Become a Neighborhood Champion! We can do This Together! Follow us on our website at NOEGIC.ORG, fB/instagram @ No East gIcollective

**wE USE NATIVE VEGETATION FOR THE BEST BENEFIT**

when you see something! Say something!

report drainage issues, debris, illegal dumping in new orleans east to NOLA 311. you can either call 311, 504-539-3266, or submit a service request online at nola.gov/311

tell us what’s happening on your block or in your neighborhood! Take the Flood survey!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFFLQr_M7M55psPk9aBAQ0C2fw9cKwRab10Vbk23mz6WEKmQ/viewform

New Orleans East 3rd Annual Festival September 21, 2024

NOEGIC Spreading the Word about green infrastructure!!

Bringing Community Awareness & Togetherness!

WWGS Youth!! They love green infrastructure! Representative Eugene Green (district D)

Representative Oliver Thomas (District E)

Lots of fun activities!

Supporting the WWGS collective Bunny Friend Neighborhood Association 2024 Book Fair

we are Constantly learning! So we can give you our best!

The WWGS Collective attended the weftec Black in water 2024 summit & reception in New Orleans!

water environment federation’s Technical exhibition and conference. Weftec is the largest annual water quality exhibition in the world, serving as a forum for professionals to exchange information, ideas, and best practices. Next WEFTEC will be held from september 29 to october 1, 2025, in chicago.

2024 Annual Night out against crime!

Annual Night out against crime 2024 WAS A SUCCESS!
The new orleans police and justice foundation (nPJF) encourages citizens to wear blue clothing and display blue lights on buildings and homes to honor local law enforcement officers on october 8
Men & women in blue!
Serving New Orleans Communities
Supporting an event that brings awareness to many issues BIPOC (Black Indigenous people of color) face daily
to find information about nO annual night out against crime events, check the NOPD News website, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office, or the crimestoppers GNO website. You can also visit the national night out website (natw.org) for general information and registration.

wWGS Collective holiday celebration

WE celebrate each other and our achievements

lincoln beach

NOEGIC presented our mission at the eNONAC Meeting at lincoln beach museum to residents of new orleans east to bring awareness to the need for green infrastructure to assist with mitigating flooding in the new orleans east community. See below for a little history OF LB. for more information visit the lincoln beach center and museum.

During the 1940s in new orleans, lincoln beach, a segregated amusement park and beach, served as a recreational haven for the black community, offering water sports, carnival rides, music, and food, in an era where they were barred from other parts of lake pontchartrain.

The Big Trip! to Amsterdam! From the food to the Environment, everything was amazing!

That’s all for this Month! we hope that you have enjoyed nOEGIC’s first newsletter! Stay tuned for monthly updates of what we’re doing in the community!

And don’t forget to follow us Follow us on our website at NOEGIC.ORG, fB/instagram @ No East gIcollective.

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