Elmer’s Island is just west of Grand Isle. Wayne Keller, Executive Director of the Grand Isle Port, called to advise that oil has hit the beach on Elmer’s Island during the night. Wayne has been working furiously with the National Guard to temporarily close the open breaches on Elmer’s Island. He also reports that they finished closing the second breach late last night. These breaches were the result of hurricanes and strong storms over the past few years and were openings from the Gulf, across what used to be beach into the marsh on the back or northern side. The closure of the breaches should protect this large marsh on the backside of the beach.
Bob Stewart, Ph.D.
On Belhalf of the Board of Directors
Friends of Grand Isle
(337) 280-0052
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