More than 10,000 Christmas trees placed along Jefferson Parish coastal wetlands

More than 10,000 Christmas trees were placed along pre-constructed shoreline fences in Jefferson Parish to help restore dunes and protect against coastal erosion.

Jefferson Parish officials announced the completion of this year's project last week just days before a planned volunteer event was scheduled to help place the Christmas trees along the coast.

This past weekend several volunteer groups were scheduled to help place the trees along the coast, but the event was canceled due to the large turnout of volunteers the weekend before who helped complete the project.

According to organizers, the more than 10,000 Christmas trees were placed along the shoreline fences in Goose Bayou near Jean Lafitte to help restore and protect the coast wetlands in Jefferson Parish.

Some of the groups that assisted in the operation included Organ Grinders, which is a New Orleans dance troupe and several court-appointed community service workers. In addition, members of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and other local fire and police departments provided equipment and manpower.

Previously, state funds were obtained to help facilitate the Christmas tree marsh restoration project. Now Jefferson Parish officials receive donations from various state groups.

More information on the coastal restoration project can be obtained by calling the Jefferson Parish Department of Environmental Affairs at 504-731-4612.

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More than 10,000 Christmas trees placed along Jefferson Parish coastal wetlands