About the Area
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Population
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Climate
Learn about the climate of Plaquemines Parish.
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Geography
Plaquemines Parish is the final leg on the long, winding course of the mighty Mississippi River. The parish creates a corridor surrounding the river as it flows to the Gulf of Mexico
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Education
Visit the Plaquemines Parish School Board website.
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Joint Land Use Study
The purpose of the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) was to foster a joint venture between the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans (NAS/JRB New Orleans), Plaquemines and Jefferson Parishes to plan for land uses that work for the mutual benefit of all parties.
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Recreational Activities
Plaquemines Parish provides endless opportunities for popular recreational activities, such as boating, hunting, fishing, trapping, and birdwatching.
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Living Conditions
Plaquemines Parish provides the perfect balance between urban and rural lifestyles. Its location within the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Area enables residents to experience one of America’s most colorful cities.
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Location
Plaquemines is Louisiana’s southernmost parish where the great Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico. The parish is a region of ecological wonder with its many waterways, fishing and hunting grounds. It is truly a Sportsman’s Paradise with some of the best commercial and sportsman fishing areas in the world.
Seafood Industry
With the seafood industry being one of the leading sources of income and highest employers in Louisiana, Plaquemines Parish produces millions of pounds of shrimp, oysters, crabs and fish annually.
Offshore Oil & Gas
Plaquemines Parish is the operational center for the offshore oil and gas industry. The Plaquemines Port and Harbor Terminal District is continuing to be sought after as the coal exporting capital of Louisiana.
Fort Jackson
One of the most valuable resources of Plaquemines Parish is Fort Jackson, built in 1822 under the recommendation of General Andrew Jackson, hero of the Battle of New Orleans. In 1861, Fort Jackson served as an important defense for the city of New Orleans during the Civil War. It was also used as a training base during World War 1 from 1917-1918. It has been the proud home of the Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival since 1970, welcoming visitors from all over the world.