Posted on Jun 06, 2025 | News,Press Releases
Keep Louisiana Beautiful 2025 Conference Registration Opens
BATON ROUGE, La. – Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) will host its annual State Conference from September 22-24, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Executive Center in Baton Rouge. More than 300 attendees will hear from experts on best practices for litter prevention, recycling, beautification, education, and sustainability efforts in Louisiana.
“It’s important to provide a forum for local and state leaders, businesses, non-profits, and individual citizens to discuss Louisiana’s litter problem,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. “The KLB State Conference serves as an opportunity to bring attention to this issue and brainstorm ways to make Louisiana a cleaner, greener place to call home. I encourage anyone with a passion for their community to attend.”
“The KLB State Conference gives people the chance to learn from one another and take ideas back to their communities,” said Susan Russell, KLB Executive Director. “Attend to network with people from across the state and learn from experts who are passionate about cleaning up Louisiana.”
Attendees can create customized learning experiences to meet their unique interests and educational objectives. Conference topics include:
– Successful Environmental Education Programs
– How to Build a Comprehensive Municipal Litter Abatement Program
– Increasing Recycling Options
– Alternative Uses for Waste Tires
– Waterway Litter Removal Projects
– Beautifying Communities with Public Art
– Using Surveillance Cameras to Increase Litter Enforcement
– Volunteer Management and Retention
– Marketing and Media
– Engaging the Next Generation of Leaders in Environmental Stewardship
The full conference schedule and speaker roster will be available soon at KeepLouisianaBeautiful.org.
To enhance the conference experience, KLB will introduce optional offsite field trips. On September 22, attendees can participate in VIP tours of the Republic Services MRF, the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, or the LSU Center for River Studies.
Attendees will include local and state leaders, local government administrators, community organizations, non-profits, university staff and students, and individual community members.
Discounted early-bird registration is $185 through July 25. Student registration is $150. Registration is available at KeepLouisianaBeautiful.org. Sponsor and exhibitor opportunities are also available.
The conference will conclude on Wednesday, September 24 with the Everyday Hero Awards luncheon honoring individuals, businesses, and non-profits going above and beyond to clean up Louisiana. Everyday Hero Award nominations are being accepted through July 27.
