Volunteers Needed- Bayou Segnette Cypress Planting
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The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, Jefferson Parish and Entergy Corporation invite you to participate in a cypress restoration project along Bayou Segnette in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The objective of the project is to increase habitat quality and promote a healthy cypress forest along the Bayou Segnette Waterway. The restored cypress forest will provide critical habit for wildlife and provide storm protection to adjacent marsh and camp sites.
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This project is being completed through a partnership with Jefferson Parish, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, Entergy Corporation, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Restore America's Estuaries, Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, National Association of Countries Research Foundation, Shaw Coastal and Coca-Cola. Volunteers will plant over 3,000 pots of bald cypress over 3 days.
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When: Friday, March 12th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
(No longer accepting Volunteers for Friday)
Saturday, March 13th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday, March 20th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Where: Bayou Segnette State Park
7777 Westbank Expressway
Westwego, LA 70094
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All planting equipment (gloves, shovels, dibbles, etc.) will be provided. Lunch and drinks will be provided to all volunteers by Shaw Coastal and Coca-cola. Please feel free to volunteer for one or more days. Additional information will be provided to volunteers after registration.
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