Collection:LPB

Genre: News, Public Affairs

Place Covered: Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1981-07-24

Duration: 00:03:07

Subjects: Environment | WATER SUPPLY

Contributors:

• Blome, Ron Host
• Davis, Ted Interviewee
• Laseter, John Interviewee

This segment from the July 24, 1981, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the diminishing water supply in the Florida Parishes, Monroe and Lake Charles due to falling underground water tables. These water tables are affected by the increased demands from industry and the growing population. Host: Ron Blome