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Conference Wide Wagner, Paul [1]. Honey Island Swamp boat tour. The Honey Island Swamp (Marais de l'Île-de-Miel) is a marshland, located on the Pearl River wildlife management area and managed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. The swamp is bordered on the south by Lake Borgne, on the east by the Pearl River and the west by the West Pearl River. It is one of the least-altered river swamps in the United States. Considered by many to be one of the most pristine swampland habitats in the United States, the Honey Island Swamp covers an area that is over 20 miles long and nearly 7 miles across, with much of its 70,000 acres are sanctioned as a permanently protected wildlife area. Travel by boat to see ancient cypress trees garlanded with Spanish moss and an abundance of plant and animal life including alligators. Tour boat ride. (Box lunches and water provided). Distance to launch site about 40 miles; travel time an hour by bus. Broader Impacts:
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1 - Wagner & Associates, 41490 Crawford Landing Rd, Slidell, LA, 70461, USA
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Presentation Type: Activities:Field Trips Session: FT04 Location: Lobby/Riverside Hilton Date: Saturday, July 27th, 2013 Time: 8:00 AM Number: FT04001 Abstract ID:1347 Candidate for Awards:None |