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March 4, 2008

CONTACT:
Sharon Broussard
(225) 342-5473
sbroussard@crt.state.la.us
or
Seth Harvey
(225) 342-8153
sharvey@crt.state.la.us

Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu will join State Parks and elected officials to break ground on Louisiana's newest State Park, at Bogue Chitto in Washington Parish. Park facilities will include an entrance station, a visitor center, upland cabins that overlook a 200 foot bluff, day use facilities (beach pavilions, canoe launch, amphitheater, play arrears, interactive water features, and viewing decks), bottomland and upland RV camping, a group camp (1 Lodging Building, amphitheater, and play area), and over 7 miles of equestrian trails. The park is expected to be complete by late 2009.

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2008

WHERE: Bogue Chitto State Park, off LA Hwy. 25 in Washington Parish, approx. 10 miles south of Franklinton.

WHO: The following have been invited to attend: