CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION DATES AND MARSH VOLUNTEER EVENTS
Jefferson Parish is preparing for its 19th Annual Christmas Tree
Marsh Restoration Project. All residents of unincorporated Jefferson Parish and
Lafitte are asked to place their trees curbside on the evening of January 7th
for collection on January 8, 9 and 10, 2009.
Trees should be stripped of all tinsel, garland, lights,
ornamentation, plastic bags and tree stands. Flocked or painted trees cannot be
used with this project. Garbage trucks will make only one pass through each
neighborhood, typically on the second scheduled collection day.
Jefferson Parish is looking for volunteers, especially those
with shallow draft boats to assist with placing thousands of Christmas trees
into pre-constructed shoreline fences located in Goose Bayou, east of the Town
of Jean Lafitte.
Volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. at Cochiara's Marina, 4477 Jean
Lafitte Boulevard in Lafitte on the following four Saturdays; if there is
inclement weather (rain or high winds) on any of the following dates, please
call 731-4612 to check if a scheduled event has been cancelled.
JANUARY 10, 2009 JANUARY 17, 2009 JANUARY 24, 2009 JANUARY 31,
2009
Volunteers must be at least 17 years of age and should wear
layered clothing, including longs pants, long sleeved shirt and closed toe
sturdy shoes. Hats and sunscreen are also recommended. Gloves, safety glasses
and life vests will be provided. Lunch and refreshments will be provided as
well.
The project is funded in part by a $53,000 grant from the
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. However, this award winning project
could not take place without a tremendous volunteer effort and generous
donations from local companies.
For more information, to sign up as a volunteer or if you are
interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, please contact the Jefferson Parish
Department of Environmental Affairs at 731-4612 or email: jpenvironmental@jeffparish.net