by Paul Christiansen | Aug 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
BY LARA NICHOLSON | Staff writer Robert Collins’ family has been producing dried shrimp in Grand Isle for five generations, dating back to the 1800s, but lately he’s had to leave the island for parts of his business. His Louisiana Dried Shrimp Company...
by Paul Christiansen | Jun 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Grand Isle Port Commission (GIPC) announces the opening of a Kayak Rental Kiosk Station at its recently renovated Kayak Boat Launch located at the end of Ludwig Lane near the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Complex in Grand Isle. The Kayak Rental...
by Paul Christiansen | Jun 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Grand Isle Port Commission (GIPC) is pleased to announce the recent completion of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant Public Fishing Pier at the end of Smith Lane on Bayou Rigaud in Grand Isle.The Public Fishing Pier was built several years ago...
by Paul Christiansen | Feb 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Grand Isle Port Commission (GIPC) is pleased to announce the recent completion of the Kayak Boat Launch at the end of Ludwig Drive near the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Complex in Grand Isle. Established in 2015, the Kayak Boat Launch served as a...
by Paul Christiansen | Feb 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Administration and Management •Established and Achieved GIPC Goals & Objectives. •Identified and Established a Relationship with Key Community & Business Stakeholders (MSRC, Cox, Fieldwood, A-Port, DBS). •Identified and Established a Relationship with...
by Paul Christiansen | Dec 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Grand Isle, La. – Jefferson Parish leaders broke ground on Thursday (Dec. 7) on a $4.3 million project to repair a pier and bulkhead damaged by Hurricane Isaac. The pier is located at the end of Oak Lane and operated by the Grand Isle Port Commission, which reported...