Save Alligator Bayou
Target:
Governor Bobby Jindal, Ascension Parish President Tommy Martinez, the Ascension Parish Council, Iberville Parish President Mitch Ourso add the Iberville Parish Council
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I call on Iberville Parish President Mitch Ourso and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal to close the floodgate at Alligator Bayou and allow the water to reach 4-foot levels to reverse the ecological disaster that is now underway.
With the understanding that water levels in this fragile environment need to be maintained at a low 3.8 to 4.2 feet, I call on the parishes of Ascension and Iberville to dredge Alligator Bayou and Frog Bayou and to install a larger, more efficient floodgate that will properly evacuate floodwaters.
I am concerned about the devastation of the bayou ecosystem and the loss of its fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. The alligators are being killed. For the sake of the swamp and the people who appreciate its function and value, I implore you to take immediate action to save Alligator Bayou.
I am also concerned that the lack of proper water controls will result in disastrous flooding that could overtop hazardous waste pits and backwash into the basin to cause irreparable harm to life and property. For this reason, I urge you to dredge Alligator Bayou and Frog Bayou and to install a larger, more efficient floodgate.
Please listen to the people, save the animals and their ecosystem, and take immediate action to restore water levels to 3.8- to 4-foot levels - NOW!
With the understanding that water levels in this fragile environment need to be maintained at a low 3.8 to 4.2 feet, I call on the parishes of Ascension and Iberville to dredge Alligator Bayou and Frog Bayou and to install a larger, more efficient floodgate that will properly evacuate floodwaters.
I am concerned about the devastation of the bayou ecosystem and the loss of its fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. The alligators are being killed. For the sake of the swamp and the people who appreciate its function and value, I implore you to take immediate action to save Alligator Bayou.
I am also concerned that the lack of proper water controls will result in disastrous flooding that could overtop hazardous waste pits and backwash into the basin to cause irreparable harm to life and property. For this reason, I urge you to dredge Alligator Bayou and Frog Bayou and to install a larger, more efficient floodgate.
Please listen to the people, save the animals and their ecosystem, and take immediate action to restore water levels to 3.8- to 4-foot levels - NOW!
I call on Iberville Parish President Mitch Ourso and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal to close the floodgate at Alligator Bayou and allow the water to reach 4-foot levels to reverse the ecological disaster that is now underway.
With the understanding that water levels in this fragile environment need to be maintained at a low 3.8 to 4.2 feet, I call on the parishes of Ascension and Iberville to dredge Alligator Bayou and Frog Bayou and to install a larger, more efficient floodgate that will properly evacuate floodwaters.
I am concerned about the devastation of the bayou ecosystem and the loss of its fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. The alligators are being killed. For the sake of the swamp and the people who appreciate its function and value, I implore you to take immediate action to save Alligator Bayou.
I am also concerned that the lack of proper water controls will result in disastrous flooding that could overtop hazardous waste pits and backwash into the basin to cause irreparable harm to life and property. For this reason, I urge you to dredge Alligator Bayou and Frog Bayou and to install a larger, more efficient floodgate.
Please listen to the people, save the animals and their ecosystem, and take immediate action to restore water levels to 3.8- to 4-foot levels - NOW!
With the understanding that water levels in this fragile environment need to be maintained at a low 3.8 to 4.2 feet, I call on the parishes of Ascension and Iberville to dredge Alligator Bayou and Frog Bayou and to install a larger, more efficient floodgate that will properly evacuate floodwaters.
I am concerned about the devastation of the bayou ecosystem and the loss of its fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. The alligators are being killed. For the sake of the swamp and the people who appreciate its function and value, I implore you to take immediate action to save Alligator Bayou.
I am also concerned that the lack of proper water controls will result in disastrous flooding that could overtop hazardous waste pits and backwash into the basin to cause irreparable harm to life and property. For this reason, I urge you to dredge Alligator Bayou and Frog Bayou and to install a larger, more efficient floodgate.
Please listen to the people, save the animals and their ecosystem, and take immediate action to restore water levels to 3.8- to 4-foot levels - NOW!
I call on Iberville Parish President Mitch Ourso and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal to close the floodgate at Alligator Bayou and allow the water to reach 4-foot levels to reverse the ecological disaster that is now underway.
With the understanding that water levels in this fragile environment need to be maintained at a low 3.8 to 4.2 feet, I call on the parishes of Ascension and Iberville to dredge Alligator Bayou and Frog Bayou and to install a larger, more efficient floodgate that will properly evacuate floodwaters.
I am concerned about the devastation of the bayou ecosystem and the loss of its fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. The alligators are being killed. For the sake of the swamp and the people who appreciate its function and value, I implore you to take immediate action to save Alligator Bayou.
I am also concerned that the lack of proper water controls will result in disastrous flooding that could overtop hazardous waste pits and backwash into the basin to cause irreparable harm to life and property. For this reason, I urge you to dredge Alligator Bayou and Frog Bayou and to install a larger, more efficient floodgate.
Please listen to the people, save the animals and their ecosystem, and take immediate action to restore water levels to 3.8- to 4-foot levels - NOW!
With the understanding that water levels in this fragile environment need to be maintained at a low 3.8 to 4.2 feet, I call on the parishes of Ascension and Iberville to dredge Alligator Bayou and Frog Bayou and to install a larger, more efficient floodgate that will properly evacuate floodwaters.
I am concerned about the devastation of the bayou ecosystem and the loss of its fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. The alligators are being killed. For the sake of the swamp and the people who appreciate its function and value, I implore you to take immediate action to save Alligator Bayou.
I am also concerned that the lack of proper water controls will result in disastrous flooding that could overtop hazardous waste pits and backwash into the basin to cause irreparable harm to life and property. For this reason, I urge you to dredge Alligator Bayou and Frog Bayou and to install a larger, more efficient floodgate.
Please listen to the people, save the animals and their ecosystem, and take immediate action to restore water levels to 3.8- to 4-foot levels - NOW!
We signed the "Save Alligator Bayou" petition!
# 1,923:
10:01 pm PST, Dec 10,
Penny Gregorio, Hawaii
# 1,922:
6:12 pm PST, Dec 10,
Joan Baker, New York
I absolutely loved the faces of my grandchildren when I went with them on the alligator bayou tour. They learnded so much and I did also. It is a shame that they are even thinking of closing the waterway to the tours
I absolutely loved the faces of my grandchildren when I went with them on the alligator bayou tour. They learnded so much and I did also. It is a shame that they are even thinking of closing the waterway to the tours
# 1,921:
5:27 pm PST, Dec 10,
Jason Cornette, Louisiana
I hope it is saved. I went on the tour with my wife on our first date.
I hope it is saved. I went on the tour with my wife on our first date.
# 1,920:
5:06 pm PST, Dec 10,
Victoria French, North Carolina
When mankind thinks that it can do whatever it wants to nature/wildlife THAT IS A DISASTER!!! WE have the POWER to STOP this from HAPPENING!!!
When mankind thinks that it can do whatever it wants to nature/wildlife THAT IS A DISASTER!!! WE have the POWER to STOP this from HAPPENING!!!
# 1,919:
4:48 pm PST, Dec 10,
Mary McHale, New York
# 1,918:
3:51 pm PST, Dec 10,
Barbara Pearson, Australia
# 1,917:
9:25 am PST, Dec 10,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
# 1,916:
8:36 am PST, Dec 10,
Karin Coleman, New York
# 1,915:
8:24 am PST, Dec 10,
Julie Baker, New York
# 1,914:
7:26 am PST, Dec 10,
Sally Pearson, Colorado
# 1,913:
4:10 pm PST, Dec 9,
Leeann Farley, Louisiana
# 1,912:
8:58 am PST, Dec 8,
Rhett Petite, Louisiana
# 1,911:
7:59 pm PST, Dec 7,
Jonathon Hyde, Louisiana
Please stop this travesty in my backyard. I am a voter!
Please stop this travesty in my backyard. I am a voter!
# 1,910:
7:15 pm PST, Dec 7,
Jasmin Faren, Florida
# 1,909:
10:58 am PST, Dec 7,
Michael Waldman, South Dakota
# 1,908:
10:43 am PST, Dec 7,
Irene Quirion, Canada
The Alligator Bayou ecosystem must be preserved.
The Alligator Bayou ecosystem must be preserved.
# 1,907:
9:44 am PST, Dec 7,
Corinne Hyde, Louisiana
As a resident of the area, I am extremely saddened by the destruction of the Alligator Bayou ecosystem. Please do something to repair the damage!
As a resident of the area, I am extremely saddened by the destruction of the Alligator Bayou ecosystem. Please do something to repair the damage!
# 1,906:
2:11 pm PST, Dec 5,
Frank Gerry, Florida
What a disaster this is for wildlife! Please act to save the bayou.
What a disaster this is for wildlife! Please act to save the bayou.
# 1,905:
1:46 pm PST, Dec 5,
Michelle Lowry, Louisiana
# 1,904:
10:57 am PST, Nov 30,
Cynthia McBride, Canada
# 1,903:
5:45 pm PST, Nov 22,
Marco Durepos, Canada
# 1,902:
9:52 pm PST, Nov 21,
Thomas ralph md. Ralph, California
I love ur tour and you all are the best I'm so bummed to here what's going on.
I love ur tour and you all are the best I'm so bummed to here what's going on.
# 1,901:
12:44 pm PST, Nov 20,
Christi Clark, Louisiana
This has been an incredible part of Louisiana culture. My nephews have memories of numerous trips that they hope to re visit with their own children. I, too, had hoped to share this experience with my own grandsons and am saddened that it is not possible.
This has been an incredible part of Louisiana culture. My nephews have memories of numerous trips that they hope to re visit with their own children. I, too, had hoped to share this experience with my own grandsons and am saddened that it is not possible.
# 1,900:
11:42 am PST, Nov 20,
Brenda Berger, Mississippi
# 1,899:
9:17 am PST, Nov 20,
Nadine Mixon, Louisiana
It's such a tragedy that greed was allowed to destroy such a beautiful habitat for the wildlife.
It's such a tragedy that greed was allowed to destroy such a beautiful habitat for the wildlife.
# 1,898:
9:45 am PST, Nov 19,
Christy Anderson, Louisiana
# 1,897:
1:15 am PST, Nov 19,
Melissa Hickson, Tennessee
The bayou is an incredible ecosystem that deserves to be protected!
The bayou is an incredible ecosystem that deserves to be protected!
# 1,896:
6:07 pm PST, Nov 17,
Nicole Carr, Louisiana
It is very disheartening to see the animals that have died at Alligator Bayou due to this decision! We understand that tough decisions have to be made but the animals are suffering. A more thought through decision needs to be put into action immediately!
It is very disheartening to see the animals that have died at Alligator Bayou due to this decision! We understand that tough decisions have to be made but the animals are suffering. A more thought through decision needs to be put into action immediately!
# 1,895:
1:47 am PST, Nov 17,
William Sleator, Massachusetts
# 1,894:
3:15 pm PST, Nov 16,
Nadia Davidovich, Argentina
Please, sign and spread my petition: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/clean-the-streams --- You are also invited to join my new Group: http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/ArgentinaSolidaria --- THANK YOU!!!
Please, sign and spread my petition: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/clean-the-streams --- You are also invited to join my new Group: http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/ArgentinaSolidaria --- THANK YOU!!!
# 1,893:
4:35 am PST, Nov 13,
Name not displayed, Maine
I hope someday soon to spend much more time in Louisiana. Preserving the natural habitat of long time inhabitants is very important to making the state the wonderful place I believe it is.
I hope someday soon to spend much more time in Louisiana. Preserving the natural habitat of long time inhabitants is very important to making the state the wonderful place I believe it is.
# 1,892:
10:04 pm PST, Nov 12,
Kristi LeBlanc, Arkansas
I was born in Louisiana, so therefore I am a native. There are several attractions in Louisiana,mainly the casinos'. I am now a parent and we all know that children cannot enjoy the casinos',but they do however,enjoy nature and sight-seeing. Taking away what Louisiana is really known for is not right. Not only will you destroy wildlife you are taking away the people's way of life and how they live.I guess a politican has never been raised by the swap, so who are you to judge what should be done with the ecosystem or our way of life. The people of the swamp live by the swap for food,this is culture. Something you should not take away.Tours for families that is what life is about, not your high class casinos'. Quality time with family is why people travel to your state to see the sites, hunting, and fishing.Isn't that why they call Louisiana The Sportsman Paradise? It will no longer be that if you take our swaps away...Thank-you.
I was born in Louisiana, so therefore I am a native. There are several attractions in Louisiana,mainly the casinos'. I am now a parent and we all know that children cannot enjoy the casinos',but they do however,enjoy nature and sight-seeing. Taking away what Louisiana is really known for is not right. Not only will you destroy wildlife you are taking away the people's way of life and how they live.I guess a politican has never been raised by the swap, so who are you to judge what should be done with the ecosystem or our way of life. The people of the swamp live by the swap for food,this is culture. Something you should not take away.Tours for families that is what life is about, not your high class casinos'. Quality time with family is why people travel to your state to see the sites, hunting, and fishing.Isn't that why they call Louisiana The Sportsman Paradise? It will no longer be that if you take our swaps away...Thank-you.
# 1,891:
7:59 pm PST, Nov 12,
Sonja Williams, Louisiana
# 1,890:
7:17 pm PST, Nov 12,
Bradley Heikes, Louisiana
# 1,889:
6:12 pm PST, Nov 12,
Laura Hoffmann, Louisiana
# 1,888:
1:14 pm PST, Nov 11,
Elizabeth Chism, Louisiana
I have used this area for my field trips. The students loved it!
I have used this area for my field trips. The students loved it!
# 1,887:
12:12 pm PST, Nov 10,
Amanda Cortright, Louisiana
# 1,886:
10:32 am PST, Nov 9,
Chad Parker, Louisiana
# 1,885:
7:08 am PST, Nov 9,
Sissy Albertine, Louisiana
I've visited and photographed Alligator Bayou on many occasions. This is horrendous. Save the Bayou! Save the animals and their habitat!
I've visited and photographed Alligator Bayou on many occasions. This is horrendous. Save the Bayou! Save the animals and their habitat!
# 1,884:
9:09 am PST, Nov 8,
Joseph Guillot, Louisiana
# 1,883:
5:44 am PST, Nov 8,
Lisa Kennedy, Alabama
# 1,882:
5:16 am PST, Nov 6,
Bryan MIiller, Ohio
# 1,881:
5:51 pm PST, Nov 4,
Beth Mot, New York
# 1,880:
9:42 am PST, Nov 3,
Andrea DeVries, Minnesota
Please save the animals and their ecosystem!
Please save the animals and their ecosystem!
# 1,879:
1:02 pm PST, Nov 2,
Stephanie Jolissaint, Louisiana
# 1,878:
7:26 pm PST, Nov 1,
Katherine Myers, Pennsylvania
# 1,877:
6:21 pm PST, Nov 1,
Catherine LeBlanc, Louisiana
The gate has been closed for 50 years, and now, someone just wants it opened for themselves! It is just not right,and is a huge loss of Louisiana's natural beauty
The gate has been closed for 50 years, and now, someone just wants it opened for themselves! It is just not right,and is a huge loss of Louisiana's natural beauty
# 1,876:
1:54 pm PST, Nov 1,
Bryan Rogers, Louisiana
# 1,875:
10:43 am PST, Nov 1,
Lauren Bunch, Louisiana
A few years ago I visited Alligator Bayou as a field trip with my third grade class. It was by far one of the most memorable and educational field trips any of us had ever experienced. Our government should be ashamed of themselves for killing off our wildlife and Louisiana's heritage for their own selfish WANTS. Please rethink the destruction you are needlessly causing!
A few years ago I visited Alligator Bayou as a field trip with my third grade class. It was by far one of the most memorable and educational field trips any of us had ever experienced. Our government should be ashamed of themselves for killing off our wildlife and Louisiana's heritage for their own selfish WANTS. Please rethink the destruction you are needlessly causing!
# 1,874:
7:53 am PDT, Oct 31,
Name not displayed, Denmark
# 1,873:
6:58 am PDT, Oct 31,
Pramod Achar, Louisiana
# 1,872:
6:48 am PDT, Oct 31,
Tarik Layous, Maryland
# 1,871:
2:34 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Name not displayed, Lebanon
# 1,870:
11:22 am PDT, Oct 29,
MARTIN COX, Louisiana
# 1,869:
9:39 pm PDT, Oct 28,
Stephanie Sullivan, Indiana
# 1,868:
1:49 pm PDT, Oct 28,
Marcelle DeSoto, Louisiana
# 1,867:
12:22 pm PDT, Oct 28,
Aaron Bonds, Louisiana
# 1,866:
11:53 am PDT, Oct 28,
Cameron Walker, California
# 1,865:
4:35 pm PDT, Oct 27,
Andy Moore, United Kingdom
Go Gators! No really, I'd love to come over there and see them intheir habitar one day.
Go Gators! No really, I'd love to come over there and see them intheir habitar one day.
# 1,864:
3:14 pm PDT, Oct 27,
Maya Bewig, Washington
I came back to visit my hometown and show my out of state friends the beauty of Louisiana swamps . What a tradedy to have drained this important ecosystem
I came back to visit my hometown and show my out of state friends the beauty of Louisiana swamps . What a tradedy to have drained this important ecosystem
# 1,863:
10:40 am PDT, Oct 27,
Irene Mansur, Louisiana
If you know me you know I am what they call a Damn Yankee.. Because I stayed. I am in Love with Louisiana because of its Heritage, Landscape, and love of the people. The two gentlemen that own Alligator Bayou Bar have been in business for quite a while.. in a place where most of us would have run the other way. But for our State to just cut them out, and distroy there business makes me want to cry. I can not imagine the loss of wildlife that has occured due to the drainage. Bring Back Alligator Bayou because it is the right thing to do.
If you know me you know I am what they call a Damn Yankee.. Because I stayed. I am in Love with Louisiana because of its Heritage, Landscape, and love of the people. The two gentlemen that own Alligator Bayou Bar have been in business for quite a while.. in a place where most of us would have run the other way. But for our State to just cut them out, and distroy there business makes me want to cry. I can not imagine the loss of wildlife that has occured due to the drainage. Bring Back Alligator Bayou because it is the right thing to do.
# 1,862:
7:50 pm PDT, Oct 26,
Ameena Layous Miller, Maryland
I toured this amazing Alligator and wildlife refuge in May of 2008. I am shocked and saddened to learn that it is now completely destroyed because a greedy corporation lobbied the Louisiana government to have the land drained, the wildlife destroyed and the refuge left in tatters. One would think that after all Louisiana has been through with natural disasters affecting the state in the last few years, that wildlife sites, such as Alligator Bayou, would be safeguarded to protect the indigneous wildlife and promote the much needed tourism in the state. I pray that the the Louisiana government reverses this terrible decision. Wishing you all the best!
I toured this amazing Alligator and wildlife refuge in May of 2008. I am shocked and saddened to learn that it is now completely destroyed because a greedy corporation lobbied the Louisiana government to have the land drained, the wildlife destroyed and the refuge left in tatters. One would think that after all Louisiana has been through with natural disasters affecting the state in the last few years, that wildlife sites, such as Alligator Bayou, would be safeguarded to protect the indigneous wildlife and promote the much needed tourism in the state. I pray that the the Louisiana government reverses this terrible decision. Wishing you all the best!
# 1,861:
5:01 pm PDT, Oct 26,
Name not displayed, Arizona
# 1,860:
8:29 am PDT, Oct 25,
Chris Kevett, Louisiana
I just yestarday tried to share Louisiana with visiting relatives. UNFORTUNATLY, the draining of Alligator bayou gave them a good taste of Pithetic Lousy-ana. Destroying this area is a travesty!
I just yestarday tried to share Louisiana with visiting relatives. UNFORTUNATLY, the draining of Alligator bayou gave them a good taste of Pithetic Lousy-ana. Destroying this area is a travesty!
# 1,859:
7:19 am PDT, Oct 25,
Name not displayed, Louisiana
# 1,858:
8:37 pm PDT, Oct 24,
Gayle Disch, Colorado
There are so few great places like this left in the world why take away one more, please return this area to its natural state.
There are so few great places like this left in the world why take away one more, please return this area to its natural state.
# 1,857:
8:00 pm PDT, Oct 24,
Sabrina Williams, South Carolina
I come to visit my aunt in LA every year and I get to visit here everytime. Dont take this away from me, PLEASE!
I come to visit my aunt in LA every year and I get to visit here everytime. Dont take this away from me, PLEASE!
# 1,856:
9:51 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Madeline Chapman, Louisiana
SAVE THIS PLACE IT IS MY FAVROITE I WENT ON WHEN I WAS IN 4TH GRADE I LOVED IT PLEASE THEY DO NOT DISERVE THIS I LOVE ALLAGATOR BUYOU ITS GREAT AND FUNNY AND COOL NOW THANKS!!
SAVE THIS PLACE IT IS MY FAVROITE I WENT ON WHEN I WAS IN 4TH GRADE I LOVED IT PLEASE THEY DO NOT DISERVE THIS I LOVE ALLAGATOR BUYOU ITS GREAT AND FUNNY AND COOL NOW THANKS!!
# 1,855:
4:33 am PDT, Oct 23,
Jordan Walker, Louisiana
# 1,854:
11:42 pm PDT, Oct 22,
Esther Thomas, Louisiana
# 1,853:
5:56 pm PDT, Oct 22,
M Nicole Dandurand, Louisiana
# 1,852:
5:17 pm PDT, Oct 22,
Will Reiser, Louisiana
# 1,851:
4:12 pm PDT, Oct 19,
Name not displayed, Louisiana
