Lake Martin in Louisiana
Detailed Description
Lake Martin, a popular spot for bird-watching, fishing and boating, is part of The Nature Conservancy’s Cypress Island Preserve. The site, located in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, is a beautiful example of a bald cypress swamp. The first case of Snake Fungal Disease in a free-ranging wild snake in Louisiana was documented by a USGS scientist from there in 2015.
Related information can be found at:
- USGS News Release: Snake Fungal Disease Found in Louisiana
- USGS News Release: Fungal Disease that Threatens Snakes is Widespread in Eastern U.S.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.