Cameron Parish Vision

As Cameron Parish recovers from Hurricane Rita, the parish sees itself as a parish that:

• Maintains its strong community spirit and preserves the small-town atmosphere, rural lifestyle, low crime rate, low traffic, and excellent school system
• Builds safe roads that connect the community; are storm resistant; promote economic growth & tourism, and sustain the industries
• Has a diverse economic base with strong emphasis on commercial and recreational fishing and the oil & gas industries
• Builds back all communities stronger and more storm-resistant
• Provides a variety of housing throughout the parish that is storm resistant and visually appealing, for all residents - young and old
• Provides recreation, education, and job opportunities for its young people to stay in Cameron Parish
• Has a strong leadership and representation at local and state levels.
• Restores the ecologically and economically important wetlands, beaches, marshes, and coastline.
• Ensures that all residents will have access to great fishing, hunting, and bird watching