Atchafalaya Basin Hearing (1980)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1980-01-18
Duration: 00:04:32
Subjects: ATCHAFALAYA BASIN | Environment | Louisiana. Legislature
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Soileau, David Speaker
- Guidry, Jesse Speaker
- Sanders, Foster Speaker
- Trowbridge, Newman Speaker
Description
This segment from the January 18, 1980, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on a legislative committee hearing on the future of the Atchafalaya Basin and the issue of whether it will remain in the hands of private owners or be purchased and controlled by the federal government. Host: Beth George