Events

Baton Rouge Clean Air Coalition

19

November 2025

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Location

Dalton J. Woods Auditorium

Energy, Coast & Environment Bldg

93 S. Quad Drive

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

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At the Baton Rouge Clean Air Coalition (BRCAC), industry leaders, government representatives, academics, and non-profit organizations come together to address and improve air quality in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area and throughout Louisiana. Through open dialogue and data-driven insights, BRCAC members are committed to raising environmental awareness and working together to explore solutions for cleaner air and a healthier community.

November 19, 2025

9:00–9:01

Antitrust & Opening Statement

9:01–9:05

Identification of Visitors & New Members

9:05–9:50

Sugar Cane Burning Process Dr. Kenneth Gravois, LSU AgCenter Sugar Research Station

9:50–10:30

Prescribed Fire in Louisiana Forests: Risk vs Reward Stephen Upton and Clint Iles, RoyOMartin

10:30–10:35

Air Quality Update? LDEQ

10:35–10:40

EPA's Policy Guidance to Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires, Promote Use of Prescribed Fires for Mitigation Efforts Tegan Blades Treadaway

10:40–10:45

Round Table / Agency Updates LDAF, DENR, LDH, DOTD, LED, CRPC and any other agency

10:45–10:50

Potential Motion on New Membership

10:50–11:00

Deliverables for Next Meeting & Adjournment

Note: This meeting will be held under the Chatham House Rule, in which participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.

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At the Baton Rouge Clean Air Coalition (BRCAC), industry leaders, government representatives, academics, and non-profit organizations come together to address and improve air quality in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area and throughout Louisiana. Through open dialogue and data-driven insights, BRCAC members are committed to raising environmental awareness and working together to explore solutions for cleaner air and a healthier community.