Environment

LDWF to kill off giant salvinia on Toledo Bend

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Tuesday, November 27th, 2012, 10:14am
LDWF to kill off giant salvinia on Toledo Bend

Folks living on the Louisiana side of Toledo Bend may see low-flying helicopters or airboats in the area, trying to rid the lake of giant salvinia.

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Cane River will be open for Christmas festival

Submitted by wwoods on Friday, November 23rd, 10:30 am
Cane River will be open for Christmas festival

Cane River Patrol advises that Cane River Lake is now open to boating traffic.

They say that boaters should navigate the waters carefully because the lake is still experiencing low water conditions.

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Aerial spraying of giant salvinia on Lake Bistineau to begin Tuesday

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, November 21st, 10:30 am
Aerial spraying of giant salvinia on Lake Bistineau to begin Tuesday

Helicopters are expected to be hovering over Lake Bistineau in the near future for a periodic, aerial herbicide spray to treat giant salvinia. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has contracted two days of helicopter spraying to control plants in the large, open areas starting Tuesday, November 27. 

Following the aerial treatment, airboats will concentrate on those areas with thick concentrations among dense cypress tree stands. The aerial spraying will be applied to selected areas where giant salvinia growth is particularly heavy. 

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NSU professor shares aerial photo research

Submitted by wwoods on Monday, November 19th, 10:30 am
NSU professor shares aerial photo research

Dr. Tommy Hailey, an associate professor of anthropology in Northwestern State University’s Department of Criminal Justice, History and Social Sciences, reported findings from archaeological research he completed in Nebraska earlier this year in which he demonstrated how aerial photography can enhance archaeological research.

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Webster Parish schools earn 'green' award

Submitted by wwoods on Tuesday, October 16th, 9:30 am
Webster Parish schools earn 'green' award

The Webster Parish School Board, with help from Storer Building Services, earned a Sustainability Award in the "Operational Excellence Champion" category.

The award honors those that have shown a commitment to the sustainable operations of a facility.

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Numerous events happening in Oct. at LA State Parks

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Monday, October 1st, 2012, 3:00pm
Numerous events happening in Oct. at LA State Parks

Here's a list of various events taking place at Louisiana State Parks during the month of October:

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E TX man charged with stealing $65K worth of timber

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Friday, September 14th, 2012, 1:49pm
E TX man charged with stealing $65K worth of timber

An east Texas man faces theft charges after agents with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry say the man stole over $65,000 worth of timber.

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