Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge Piers and Signage
Implementing Organization
State of Louisiana
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$676,059
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (NRDA)
Funding Program
Natural Resource Damage Assessment NRDA
Details
Project Category
Recreational Use
Project Actions
Engineering and/or Construction
Targeted Resources
Recreational Resources
Project Description
This project included recreation enhancements within the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge (RWR), including new fishing piers and signage. Three new observation and fishing piers were constructed in Unit 4 within the Refuge for the continued benefit for public use and recreation. Past pier enhancements for recreational fishing and observation within the RWR have been successful and well received by the public. New piers are of similar design to piers recently developed in the RWR. Signage was also developed at the entrance of the Price Lake Road, East End Locks Road, Joseph Harbor Boat Launch, and along other roads and canals in the RWR. Signage provides location information, as well as education to the public on how the RWR works with other partners and parishes in order to reach common goals based around coastal conservation. Because coastal erosion is a particular concern within the RWR, educational signage also explains the steps being taken to protect the shoreline and create marsh in areas that need to be rehabilitated on the Refuge. Signage also provides information on how the public can help in the effort to preserve lands within the Refuge. Likewise, because the RWR’s system of canals play such an important role in helping landowners to the north drain water after heavy rains or floods (drainage is an important characteristic of the Mermentau Basin), signage provides another chance to educate the public on the importance the Refuge serves to many homes and businesses in areas of north Cameron and Vermillion Parish. Previously, there were few signs on the Refuge marking the names of roadways, canals, or water-control structures...click on "More Info" link below
Contact
CPRA Baton Rouge Office(225) 342-7308
latig@la.gov
Project Website
None
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