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22 Acres along Bayou Liberty preserved as wetlands.

This is pretty interesting. NOLA and The Times Picayune Now first off I want to say I do not know exactly where the land is located, however I do know a few things. $1.5 Million is $68K an acre. That seems a little high for swampland is LA, especially in these tough economic times. I mean, is it commercial swamp? I am guessing they negotiated down to this price, right? Pardon me for being pessimistic but seems somebody is making a pretty penny on this land. There has to be a wetlands determination on this parcel by the Army Corps of Engineers. This should prohibit development of this "blackwater stream," and if it doesn't then the law needs to be changed and given more teeth. Isn't that one of the jobs of the Army Corps of Engineers? Saving our wetlands for hurricane protection if for nothing else. Both Slidell and Mandeville have seen flooding problems due to development and landfill. If you fill in the low areas then the water has no place to go, and if you dig them out, you better run when a hurricane comes.

68k an acre, wow. That is the best deal they can get?

Currently in the MLS in the same area as Bayou Liberty;

39 acres - 980K, (preliminary approval for 85 lot subdivision)

19.67 acres - 433K, (near the mall)

9.3 acres -373K (waterfront property off Bayou Liberty Rd)

9.26 acres - 310K (possible commercial) 

The list goes on.

I absolutely support the preservation of land, but do the math, this seems egregious.

Marc

Bald Eagles Nesting in Fontainebleau

Now this is the kinda news I like to see. NOLA.com and The Times Picayune Bald Eagles nesting in Mandeville. I have seen one before, flying, in North Covington, over Lake Ramsey way. A beautiful sight. We should have more.

Marc

Christmas at the Covington Trailhead

 

The Covington Trailhead. Located at N New Hampshire and E Lockwood Sts in Covington LA, decorated for Christmas.

Fontainebleau State Park's Calendar of Events 4/4/08 - 4/6/08

Friday – 3 P. M. - Shoreline Discovery
Meat Rita at the Fishing Pier. Participants will be guided on a walk along the shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain to discover the bio-diversity of plants and animals in the area.

Friday - 7:00 P.M. – Threatened & Endangered Animals: Brown Pelicans
Visitors will learn about animals that are threatened or endangered and about how scientists work to improve their numbers. This program’s emphasis will be on the Brown Pelican

Saturday - 10 a.m. - Explore the Shore,
Participants will check in at the Lake front and meet the site ranger at the west end of the beach in the day-use area, where the marsh and the wooded area will be explored to discover the bio-diversity of plant and animal life found there. For more information call 888-677-3668 toll free or 624-4442 locally.

Saturday - 10:00 -Wild Iris Tour
The site ranger will lead participants on Fontainebleau State Park's nature trail, to view the annual blooming of the Louisiana Wild Irises.

Saturday - 1:00 P.M Wild Iris Tour
The site ranger will lead participants on Fontainebleau State Park's nature trail, to view the annual blooming of the Louisiana Wild Irises

Saturday – 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. - Primitive Woodworking
Join Richard at the ‘Interpretive Program Area’ for a demonstration in the use of a froe for splitting wood, and the use of a shaving horse and ‘draw’ knives for shaping wooden objects and whittling.

Sunday – 10:00 A.M. – Pond Life
Meet The Interpretive Ranger at the Fishing Pond to use scoop nets to collect as many different kinds of aquatic wildlife from the fishing pond, to learn about the bio-diversity there. The park naturalist will then help in the identification of specimens caught.

Sunday - 1:00 P.M. - History Tour
Meet at the sugar mill ruins to learn about the history of Marigny's Fontainebleau Plantation, walk along the main road to discuss the brick kiln and purgery ruins and walk to the lakefront for information on the slave bell.

Sunday - 2:30 P.M. - Wild Iris Tour
The site ranger will lead participants on Fontainebleau State Park's nature trail, to view the annual blooming of the Louisiana Wild Irises.
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St Tammany Birding, Purple Martins

After reading an article in the "Louisiana Country", the official publication of several electric cooperatives in Louisiana, about the Purple Martin population here, I wanted to post a few specifics. Information about Purple Martins can be obtained from Purple Martin Conservation Association. There is information available on aiding martins and hosting their colonies, as well as protecting them from predators. The PMCA can also be reached at 814-833-7656.
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The Louisiana Pontchartrain Basin Foundation

Tammany Trace - Rails to Trail - Louisiana

The Tammany Trace Website

Here is a direct link to a map for the Tammany Trace, as it follows the old RR tracks for St Tammany.
Tammany Trace Map

Also, a link to a list of the Tammany Trace Trailheads where parking, restrooms, and refreshments / water are available.

Lots of woods, peace and quiet, clean fresh air, great exercise, beautiful scenery, birds, wildlife. What more could you ask for. Awesome.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

St Tammany Wildlife Refuge

I came across this during a search and I do not remember hearing about the St Tammany Wildlife Refuge. I know of Big Branch. Is it the same thing?

Press Releases, TPL Protects Important Bayou Wetlands (LA): The Trust for Public Land

TPL Protects Slidell Wetlands

Sildell, LA News

Global Wildlife Center | Folsom, LA

Global Wildlife Center

WOW. I cannot say enough good things about Global Wildlife. I think it is a great place. Experience wonders of the world in your own backyard. 900 acres of nature at its finest.