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FEDERAL FUNDING SECURED FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION PROJECTS
The federal Land and Water Conservation Fund is providing funding for the
development of outdoor recreation, via the Louisiana Office of State Parks.
This year, LWCF approved more than $1 million in funding for six new outdoor recreation projects in Louisiana. The most recently awarded projects include $508,228 for:
a. construction of a picnic area at Livonia’s Glaser’s Park in Pointe Coupee Parish;
b. improvements of the sporting fields at the Stephensville Recreation Complex in lower St. Martin Parish; and
c. renovations to the fishing facilities at Hammond’s Zemurray Park in Tangipahoa Parish.
Projects in Washington, Livingston and Concordia parishes received $535,000 in federal assistance earlier this year.
LWCF, created with the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, helps create and maintain recreational resources throughout the U.S. Since the LWCF was created, it has provided more than $70 million for development of outdoor recreation facilities throughout Louisiana, providing grants for more than 900 projects in 62 parishes.
Grant applications are due April 1 annually. Municipalities can find more information about LWCF and apply for grants by visiting www.LaStateParks.com
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AUDUBON STATE HISTORIC SITE RESUMES FULL-TIME SCHEDULE
Starting Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 Audubon State Historic Site is resuming
its operating schedule to 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., seven days a week. The new schedule
is made possible by a $25,000 donation from the Friends of Oakley, a nonprofit
group created in the 1980s to help promote the site, provide occasional
financial assistance and advise the Office of State Parks in matters that
affect the operation, care and interpretation of Oakley House.
“We are proud of community partnerships we have developed near many of
our properties throughout the state and we're grateful to the Friends of
Oakley for their generous donation and support of the site,” Lt. Governor
Jay Dardenne said. “Audubon State Historic Site represents an important
part of Louisiana’s history and its full-time availability is an important
element of the Feliciana parishes’ tourism industry.”
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, Audubon features Oakley House, a more than 200-year-old house which served as temporary home and inspiration to John James Audubon in the 1800s. The site includes a museum, picnic areas, historic buildings, a pavilion and a nature trail.
Adult admission to Audubon is $4 and includes a video history presentation, plantation house tour and special programs. Admission is free for children (12 and under) and senior citizens (62 and older). It is located 30 minutes north of Baton Rouge near St. Francisville on La. 965 in West Feliciana Parish. For more information, visit www.LaStateParks.com or call .888.677.2838 toll free or 225.635.3739 locally.
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