NATIONAL PARK SERVICE · news

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park to begin backfilling canals at Barataria Preserve

December 1, 2022 · Source: National Park Service

Map of proposed locations for canal backfilling in the Barataria Preserve. Yellow, red, and blues lines denote areas. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve will begin the next phase of their efforts to backfill 12.75 miles of canals and their spoil deposits within the Barataria Preserve to restore more natural hydrology.

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

Confirm whether your planned visit requires a reservation, ticket or permit, and check the official availability and fees before booking.

Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.

Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

Destinations

Jean Lafitte

Related state Travel pages

Louisiana