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Bonnet Carré Spillway
The US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, recently held a public meeting to discuss the Long-term Management plans for the Bonnet Carre Spillway Historic Cemeteries located in St. Charles Parish.
The proposed plan is described in the Feb. 8 public meeting presentation, click here to view a PDF of the presentation.
View conceptual images of the planned landscape and public access improvements at the Kenner and Kugler cemeteries here: Click here for images
Comments on the proposed plan may be submitted through March 30, 2012 by writing BonnetCarre@usace.army.mil, calling 877-427-0345 or by writing USACE, PAO Rm 238, PO Box 60267, New Orleans, LA 70160
Bonnet Carre' Spillway Cemeteries February 8, 2012 Public Meeting Summary
The US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District recently held a public meeting to discuss the procedures and requirements to remove sand and silt deposits from the Bonnet Carré Spillway in St. Charles Parish. A general description of the process and map to the proposed excavation sites are available here: Spillway Sand Removal Handout
To be notified of the Request for Proposal (RFPs) availability e-mail BonnetCarre@usace.army.mil.
For information about doing business with the Corps contact the Small Business Office at: 504-862-2885.
Bonnet Carre' Spillway Brochure
The Bonnet Carre Spillway Story video
News and Updates
2012-2013 BCS Hunting Season Dates finalized. See under Posted Rules and Restrictions.
ATV Area 1 is currently open. Area 2 remains closed until further notice. Please ride responsible!
The area north of Airline HWY is closed to ATVs and all other motorized vehicles. Visitors are permitted to access this area either by foot or bicycle. Please be responsible and stay hydrated.
Personal Floatation Devices are REQUIRED to be worn while in a boat and should be worn while walking/wading in or around waterways and pools of water in the spillway.
Over the years, the Bonnet Carré Spillway has developed into an extensively used outdoor recreation area with approximately 400,000 visitors enjoying the spillway each year. The public is allowed access provided their activities do not interfere with the operation and maintenance of the project. These lands and waters provide opportunities for fishing, crawfishing, hunting, dog training, camping and wildlife watching. More specialized activities include ATV and motorcycle riding areas, retriever dog field trials and model airplane flying competitions. The spillway contains two boat launching sites and a primitive campground provided by St. Charles Parish. A Park Ranger staff is on-site to provide visitor assistance and manage the project's natural resources. The project office is located on the Mississippi River in Norco, Louisiana.
Recreational Opportunities
Upcoming Activities and Events
- October 24, 2012 - Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival - Informational Booth -
http://www.destrehanplantation.org/
- October 26, 2012 - Nomambo Mountain Bike Race - http://www.nomambo.net/
- October 30, 2012 - Ocean Commotion 2012 - Informational Booth
- November 13, 2012 - LSU Coastal Roots and Chapelle tree planting event http://coastalroots.lsu.edu/
- December 9, 2012 - St. Charles Trail Run - http://www.nolarunning.com/
- January 6, 2013 - LSU Coastal Roots and St. James SMA tree planting event
- January 18, 2013 - LSU Coastal Roots and Isidore Newman tree planting event
- February 19, 2013 - LSU Coastal Roots and Chapelle tree planting event
- March 1, 2013 - LSU Coastal Roots and Isidore Newman tree planting event
- March 14 - 17, 2013 - Louisiana Sportsman Show & Festival - Informational Booth. http://www.louisianasportsmanshow.com/
Recent Activities and Events
- November 15, 2011 - A group of about 30 students and chaperons from Acrchbishop Chapelle High School planted roughly 1.75 acres with about 490 trees (206 cypress and 284 tupelo). Photos from this activity can be viewed at Bonnet Carre tree planting.
Posted Rules & Restrictions
Bonnet Carré Maps and Directions
Contact
Christopher G. Brantley
Project Manager
Post Office Box 216
Norco, LA 70079
Telephone: 985-764-7484
Christopher.G.Brantley@usace.army.mil
Updated October 11, 2012
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