UNO documentary: Barataria Preserve

What: As one of the six sites that constitutes Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, the Barataria Preserve in Marrero offers 23,000 acres of wetlands — from marshes to forests, nutria to over 200 aviary species. In addition to the number of boardwalk and dirt trails visitors can enjoy, the preserve boasts exhibits that highlight how the Mississippi River built Louisiana’s wetlands, the national importance of the area and the relation between the land and its people.

Film by: UNO student and filmmaker Maurice Walker

Editor’s Note: NolaVie partners with students of UNO professor László Zsolt Fülöp, pairing them with artists, non-profits, environmental groups, and cultural entities to facilitate a live curriculum that results in a short documentary. Maurice Walker, a student in the Department of Film and Theatre at the University of New Orleans, speaks with Butler about the significance of Barataria and Louisiana’s disappearing wetlands.