Village Creek Paddle: March 12

David Booth, a member of the Bayou Haystackers and of Pelican Paddlers is leading this trip however, it's not an "official" BHPC trip. Contact David at david@boothenvironmental.com for any rules and/or details, or to sign up.

This is a highly acclaimed paddle seen in recent national paddling publications. ONE OF THE BEST CANOE TRAILS IN THE REGION.  This location is deep in the heart of the BIG THICKET. It is a wilderness area and there is virtually no development on the banks of this portion of Village Creek. It is a wonderful trip.

This is a full day, moderate trip. It is great for canoes or shorter kayaks. Not recommended for longer sea kayaks (greater than 15 ft) due to maneuverability in tight areas. Canoe and kayak rentals are available through the local outfitter Eastex Canoe Trails. See their info on Village Creek at http://eastexcanoes.com/canoeing_village_creek.html .

PADDLING PLAN:

March 12, 2011 Saturday: Meet/Leave at WalMart on Nelson Road at 7 am

Drive to Village Creek Put in: Highway 418 Bridge just east of Kountze , TX 30 deg, 23 min 52.09 sec/ N, 94 deg, 15 min 52.76 sec W.

Take out is Highway 327 Bridge West of Silsbee, Tx 30 deg 20 min 49.30 sec/N, and 94 deg 14 min 20.58 Sec W

Stream mileage is 8.6 miles and will take 4-6 hours depending on water flow. Anticipate being on the water about 10 am and taking out between 3 and 4 pm, but that can change.

We will use Eastex CanoeTrails for the Shuttle service It will cost a minimum of $25 for us or $5 per driver shuttled whichever is greater. This is the most convenient way to arrange this.

We will unload all boats and equipment at the upper bridge (Hwy 418) and then run the cars downstream to the take out at the Hwy 327 bridge. EastTex will then shuttle us back up to the put in and we can GO!

When we arrive at the take out spot (Hwy 327), we can load and leave as we please with no hassle for the shuttles etc. Dinner on the way home in Beaumont at a good restaurant. Bring a change of clothes. Drinking water, food, sunscreen, bug spray and the usual stuff.

This is a moderate trip with some log pull overs and much wilderness.

Cypress Planting at Big Mar: March 12

Volunteer Today to Restore Coastal Louisiana

The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, the Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration, and RPM Ecosystems Gulf Coast LLC, Restore the Earth Foundation are looking for experienced canoe paddlers to come volunteer to plant cypress trees at Big Mar in Plaquemines Parish, LA.  The objective of this volunteer project is to increase habitat quality and promote a healthy cypress forest on land that has been accumulating from sediment outflow from the Caernarvon Diversion.  The restored cypress forest will provide critical habit for wildlife and provide storm protection to adjacent marsh and communities.

When:        

Saturday March 12th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where:   

Meet at Delacroix Corporation Boat Launch
Off LA Hwy 39.  Near Poydras, LA
GPS Coordinates: 29 51 45.55n 89 54 36.16w
Detailed directions will be sent out closer to the event.

All planting equipment (gloves, shovels, dibbles, etc.), lunch, and refreshments. Volunteers will need to provide their own canoe (at least one canoe per 2 volunteers is needed).  Volunteers will paddle a short ride out to the planting site and will plant from the canoe along the marsh edge.  Airboats and flat boats will be on hand to provide assistance.  Volunteers must be over 18 years old and provide their own life vests.  Additional information, including detailed directions and what to bring, will be provided to volunteers prior to the event.
Register online at www.crcl.org
Or by calling (888) LACOAST

NOTE: please only register if you can bring a canoe.  If you are an experienced boater but can’t bring a canoe, please contact Hilary directly at hilaryc@crcl.org.

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