Grand Isle State Park
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Grand Isle State Park, lies at the eastern end of Grand Isle, Louisiana, USA
. Grand Isle is the only inhabited barrier island in the state. The park has been seriously affected in the past by Hurricanes Katrina, Gustav and Ike. However, much of Grand Isle State Park has been renovated. Beach restoration in the area is ongoing. At one time, the park's fishing pier was especially popular but it was destroyed in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina and has yet to be rebuilt. An observation tower provides fine views of the surrounding coastal scenery. Visitors come to 160 acre (0.6474976 km²) Grand Isle State Park to beachcomb, birdwatch, boat, camp, crab, fish, and sunbathe.
On May 22, 2010, the beach was shut down due to oil contamination from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
. On May 3, 2011 a portion of the beach was reopened. On June 26, 2011 volunteers, organized by The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, planted 1,600 black mangrove trees along the coast to prevent erosion.
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
. Grand Isle is the only inhabited barrier island in the state. The park has been seriously affected in the past by Hurricanes Katrina, Gustav and Ike. However, much of Grand Isle State Park has been renovated. Beach restoration in the area is ongoing. At one time, the park's fishing pier was especially popular but it was destroyed in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina and has yet to be rebuilt. An observation tower provides fine views of the surrounding coastal scenery. Visitors come to 160 acre (0.6474976 km²) Grand Isle State Park to beachcomb, birdwatch, boat, camp, crab, fish, and sunbathe.
On May 22, 2010, the beach was shut down due to oil contamination from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Deepwater Horizon oil spill
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico which flowed unabated for three months in 2010, and continues to leak fresh oil. It is the largest accidental marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry...
. On May 3, 2011 a portion of the beach was reopened. On June 26, 2011 volunteers, organized by The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, planted 1,600 black mangrove trees along the coast to prevent erosion.