Caddo Lake

Blanchard breaks ground on water treatment plant

Kate Archer Kent — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:32:10 +0000

The north Caddo Parish town of Blanchard will draw water from Caddo Lake, as part of a $17 million water treatment facility under construction. The town used low-interest loans through federal and state agencies to make it a reality. The plant will be able to produce 5 million gallons a day when it's completed in a year.

Giant salvinia growth under control on northwest La. lakes

Kate Archer Kent — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:07:00 +0000

Fisheries biologist manager Evan Thames says the invasive aquatic weed giant salvinia is not growing out of control. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is adhering to a four-day per week chemical spray schedule to keep the plant at bay.

Paddling trails open on Caddo Lake

Kate Archer Kent — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:32:26 +0000

Saturday's first Earth Day Regatta will celebrate the opening of six paddling trails on the Texas side of Caddo Lake. Half of the trails begin in Uncertain, Texas. Registration begins at Caddo Lake State Park, and lunch will be served at Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

History Matters: A "Hell-roarin' Rose" profile

Gary Joiner, Ph.D. — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:35:00 +0000

Commentator Gary Joiner explores how William Pickney Rose lived up to his nicknames, "Hell-roarin' Rose" and "Lion of the Lakes."

Biologists study mercury contamination in Caddo Lake

Kate Archer Kent — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:08:36 +0000

A team of Texas biologists has found that some fish in Caddo Lake show signs of liver damage that may be linked to mercury pollution.