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Development Opportunities
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Connecting Youth & Their Families with Nature
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We all know that Louisiana is rapidly losing its wetland areas. Through the joint efforts of conservationists, environmental organizations and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, some of the critical wetland areas are now protected through the National Wildlife Refuge System. The Southeast Louisiana Refuges include: Bayou Sauvage, Big Branch Marsh, Bogue Chitto, Breton, Delta, Atchafalaya, Bayou Teche and Mandalay.
The full potential of these refuges can be realized only with the continued commitment and support of the public. Our purpose is to provide that support by promoting educational and environmental projects that, without assistance, could not be accomplished solely through the efforts of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Please share our passion for environmental education, the preservation of wildlife habitat and the public stewardship of the Southeast Louisiana Refuges. Your participation will help ensure the unique wetland habitat in our area will be preserved and all of us will continue to enjoy the extraordinary natural resources that we can no longer afford to take for granted.
The Friends is a nonprofit 501 ( c ) 3, membership organization. |
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Southeast Louisiana Refuges Visitor’s Center and Bayou Gardens
Development Opportunities
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Cash Donations in Support of the Development and Operation of the Visitor’s Center and Bayou Gardens. All Donors will be Recognized on Plaque at Entrance to Visitor’s Center.
- Bronze - $250
- Silver - $500
- Gold - $1,000
- Platinum - $ 5,000
- Diamond - $10,000
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Projection Booth - Construct/Install Projection Area - Cost $500
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Interpretive and Directional Trail Signs - Cost $700
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Benches for Trails - Cost $1,000
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Children’s Interactive Educational Carts - “Refuges a la Carte” - Cost $1,000 each
- Coastal Wetlands – Formation, Protection and Restoration
- ndangered Species
- Fire Management
- Wildlife Clues
- Waterfowl – Wetland Birds and Habitat
- Exotic Invasive Species
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Folding Chairs/Tables for Interpretative Education Programs. Cost $1,100
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Computer and Software for Gift Shop - Cost $1,250
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Talking Tree. Restoration and Replacement of Electronics (computer, etc.) - Cost $1,500
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Azalea Trail. Cost $1,750
- Replanting of Azaleas to Replace Those Destroyed by Katrina
- Signage
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Touch Table Restoration and Supplies (four sets of four) - Cost $2,000
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AV Equipment and PA System for “Conservation Room” - Cost $2,500
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Bayou Trail Rehab - Cost $2,500
- Repair Steps
- Birding Platform at Bayou Lacombe
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Bayou Gardens” - Cost $3,500
- Replacement of Boxwood
- Signage
- Camellia Identification and Tagging
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Window Shades for “Conservation Room” - Cost 4,000
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Window Covers for Visitor’s Center and Window Shades and/or Blinds. Cost $4,500
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Space Planning for Visitor Center “Interactive Zone” - Cost $5,000
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Wildlife Diorama for Existing Case - Cost $ 5,000
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Gift Shop Wall Enclosure with Doors - Cost $6,500
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Removal of Altars and Floor and wall Repair - Cost $ 7,000
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Pitcher Plant Trail - Cost $7,500
- Completion of Trail
- Signage
- Boardwalk
- Birding Platform at Bayou Lacombe
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Solar Lighting for Walk from Parking Lot to Visitor’s Center - Cost $12,000
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New Floor for Area Behind Screen - Wood floor with carpet - Cost $15,000
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Educational Pavilion Near Bayou Gardens. Cost $28, 000
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Brown Pelican/Shorebirds Diorama Cost $30,000
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Solar Lighting for Parking Lot - Cost $40,000
For additional information concerning development opportunities contact either:
Byron Fortier at 985 – 882-2025 (email: Byron_Fortier@fws.gov)
or
James A. “Jim” Schmidt at 985-285-7040 (email: jasbjs@aol.com)
All “Development Opportunities” will include signage identifying donor(s).
Whenever possible donations will be used as match to obtain other funding. |
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