River's Up / Ferry's Down

River ReportAs we told you in our special newletter, the New Roads Ferry is down until the river falls below the point that the access road is out of the water. DOTD has a website that you can check on all of the ferrys and their statuses (stati ?) http://www.ohsep.louisiana.gov/The Solitude low water bridge remains closed and access to Cat Island facilities are accessible only by boat. The mayor of Brandon Station in upper Cat Island informs us that the Como Road is flooded and he accesses the Mayoral Manse by bateau! Jacko an other places that are near the river are only accessible this same way.

There is some great canoeing available! Canoeing Bayou Sara and Thompson Creek are possible in their lower reaches, but remember that these have become the backwater of the Mississippi and, as such, should be properly respected. Be considerate of private property!