“We believe that the Wetland Watchers program is one of the finest examples of outdoor education to be found anywhere. Being able to participate in this program makes our job, of promoting soil and water conservation in our community, a lot easier and a lot more effective.”
Leslie Rodrigue, Chairman, Crescent Soil and Water Conservation District

“The LaBranche Wetland Watchers Project is unique in our area in terms of the numbers of students impacted and the quality of the experiences the students are given. This successful program enhances education in the state as a whole, by providing a model for others to follow. I have really enjoyed all of the experiences that have come out of the LaBranche Wetlands Project and it has taught me many important lessons about the goals that are attainable in service learning and field-based science education.”
Dinah Maygarden, Research Associate, University of New Orleans - PIES