Wetlands Update (1990)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1990-11-30
Duration: 00:07:17
Subjects: COASTAL EROSION | COASTAL RESTORATION | WETLANDS | Environment
Contributors:
- Collins, Robert Host
- Nachman, Karen Reporter
- Chambers, Dave Interviewee
- Melancon, Kathy Interviewee
- Morton, John Interviewee
- Burgess, Chuck Interviewee
Description
This segment from the November 30, 1990, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Karen Nachman’s report on the state of coastal erosion in Louisiana. She highlights two coastal restoration projects: a project using recycled Christmas trees in the LaBranche Wetlands and the Caernarvon diversion project. She interviews: Dave Chambers of the Governor’s Office; Kathy Melancon of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources; John Morton of the Army Corps of Engineers; and Chuck Burgess of the Army Corps of Engineers. Host: Robert Collins