Ecotourism
can
be
defined
as a
type
of
tourism
where
the
environment,
local
community
and
visitor
all
benefit.
Ecotourism
typically
involves
travel
to
destinations
where
flora,
fauna,
and
cultural
heritage
are
the
primary
attractions.
One
of
the
goals
of
ecotourism
is
to
offer
tourists
insight
into
the
impact
of
human
beings
on
the
environment,
and
to
foster
a
greater
appreciation
of
our
natural
habitats.
An
integral
part
of
ecotourism
is
the
promotion
of
recycling,
energy
efficiency,
water
conservation,
and
creation
of
economic
opportunities
for
local
communities.
New Orleans East is home to the nation's largest urban National Wildlife Refuge. It's 24,000 plus acres of fresh and brackish water marshes and coastal hardwood forests attracts tens of thousands of visitors year round to enjoy birding, fishing, hiking, canoeing, photography and more. It is located just 20 minutes from downtown via I-10, U.S.90 and U.S.11. |
