Statewide Drainage Plan (1982)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana, Ascension Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1982-05-28
Duration: 00:06:40
Subjects: Politics | Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 1982 | LEGISLATION | FLOODS | DRAINAGE
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Young, David Reporter
- Hainkel, John Speaker
- Bryant, James Interviewee
- Cointment, Willard Interviewee
- Baker, Richard Interviewee
Description
This segment from the May 28, 1982, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on State Representative Richard Baker’s bill to create a statewide drainage plan to help alleviate flooding in Louisiana. The proposed legislation creates a state committee to screen local drainage projects and provide state matching funds for 50% of the project’s cost. This report also includes details on the drainage plan already created in Ascension Parish. Host: Beth George