The Cane River National Heritage Area Commission is a federal commission comprised of 19 members; it was designed to represent the numerous interests that intersect in the heritage area. Commissioners include representatives of various cultural and preservation interests within the national heritage area; representatives from city, parish, and state governments; landowners; representatives of tourism, business, education and recreational interests; and a representative from the National Park Service. The Cane River National Area's authorization has been extended until 2010.
Commissioners:
Kathleen Byrd, Ph.D. Northwestern State University of LA
Amanda Chenault Cloutierville Citizen
Rufus Davis Los Adaes/Robeline Area
Robert DeBlieux, Co-Chair Natchitoches Historic Foundation
Terrel Delphin, Co-Chair St. Augustine Historical Society
James Durham Louisiana Sportsman Association
Sharon Gahagan Natchitoches Historic District Comm
Laura Gates National Park Service
Betty Jones Governor's Appointee
Gloria Jones Landowner (1)
Victor Jones Landowner (2)
Randy LaCaze Mayor's Appointee
Vacant Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches
Did You Know? A 19-member Commission currently guides Cane River National Heritage Area programs and activities. The Commission members are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior and represent a cross-section of the community. more...