Louisiana Creole (Kréyol La Lwizyàn) is a French Creole language spoken by the Louisiana Creole people and sometimes Cajuns and Anglo-residents of the state of Louisiana. The language consists of elements of French, Spanish, African and Native American roots. Do Cajuns and Creoles speak the same language? Like Cajuns, francophone Creoles often call what they …
Claimed for the French Crown by explorer Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle in 1682, La Nouvelle-Orleans was founded by Jean Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville in 1718 upon the slightly elevated banks of the Mississippi River approximately 95 miles above its mouth. How Old Is New Orleans today? La Nouvelle-Orléans (New Orleans) was founded …
Louisiana and Texas are another matter. Most of their sands came from the U.S. heartland via the mighty, and muddy, Mississippi River. Their sands were washed from the gooey brown clay that is the Mississippi Delta. Why is the water in Louisiana so brown? The brown water has nothing to do with pollution. It is …
Louisiana’s saltwater/freshwater line extends easterly from the Texas state line all the way to the Mississippi state line. Areas north of this line are freshwater. Areas south of this line are saltwater, including Lakes Maurepas, Pontchartrain, and St. Does Louisiana have freshwater? Most fresh water in the state comes from these rivers and associated waters. …
Louisiana. While Florida is especially well-known for its alligator population, Louisiana is actually home to a larger population of these lizard giants, with numbers reaching approximately 1.5 – 2 million gators. Florida holds the title of the only place in the world inhabited by both alligators and crocodiles. Does Louisiana or Florida have more alligators? …
Alligator Populations Louisiana has more alligators today than in the days of our grandfathers. Populations are increasing steadily. Coastal nests counts were at a low of 6.7 thousand in 1971 and hit a high of 67.9 thousand in 2019. Wild populations are estimated to be just over 2 million. How common are alligator attacks in …
Abita Springs is one of the most beautiful places you can explore in Louisiana. Luckily, it is just about thirty minutes away from downtown New Orleans. And it is home to some of the most pure spring water in the entire area. What state has most natural springs? Lucky for us, Florida is blessed with …
The Atchafalaya Basin, or Atchafalaya Swamp (/əˌtʃæfəˈlaɪə/; Louisiana French: L’Atchafalaya, [latʃafalaˈja]), is the largest wetland and swamp in the United States. Located in south central Louisiana, it is a combination of wetlands and river delta area where the Atchafalaya River and the Gulf of Mexico converge. Where are most swamps located? Freshwater swamps are commonly …
These shallow bodies of water, often called swamps, appear stagnant, with opaque or clear water. Louisiana’s coastal bayous contain a mixture of saltwater and freshwater, also known as brackish water. Vast cypress forests encompass much of Louisiana’s bayous. What kind of swamp is in Louisiana? The Atchafalaya Basin and the surrounding plain of the Atchafalaya …
As of 2020, more than 90% of Louisiana’s assessed water bodies failed to meet water quality standards for either wildlife habitat or recreation. The state also includes the largest expanse of polluted estuaries in the nation. While industrial pollution has played a role, it isn’t the biggest problem. Does Louisiana have clean water? The Department …
That’s not bragging; the food here is just that good. Gumbo, boudin, beignets, and pralines — the Pelican State has plenty of homegrown culinary creations you may have heard of, and a few more you probably haven’t. What is Louisiana known for food? Looking to Eat in Louisiana: The State’s Most-Iconic Foods Beignets and Beyond. …
Red pepper, black pepper, and other spices make up the heat, but it is all proportioned so delicately that the flavor overrides the heat. If you are familiar with chemistry, that is what Cajun cooking is. Knowing the right mixture makes Cajun food stand out above other cultures. Is Louisiana known for good food? I …
Filter strips adjacent to plowed fields reduce pollution and protect water bodies by removing sediment and other pollutants from rainwater runoff. Pipe drops conserve irrigation water, control erosion and reduce pollution of surface water from agricultural sources. How can water be protected from getting polluted? Don’t throw paints, oils or other forms of litter down …
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LDWF manages the American alligator as a commercial, renewable natural resource. Through LDWF’s extensive research and wise management that includes sustainable wild harvest and alligator farming, Louisiana’s wild alligator population has increased from less than 100,000 to more than 2 million in the past 50 years. Are alligators a nuisance in Louisiana? Alligators longer than …
Despite its name, Shell Beach isn’t actually a beach and is rather for boating and fishing than swimming. There are many fishing boats on the water and you can often see fishermen doing their job on the shore. Nevertheless, many people do enjoy sunbathing and swimming here. Can you swim in Louisiana beaches? Like previously …