The state warns against eating fish from the Capitol Lakes in Baton Rouge, citing toxic pollution. But even though the lakes were named a Superfund site, no cleanup has begun.

During the four-day 2022 sampling, contractors collected sediment and fish samples from the lakes in downtown Baton Rouge that “indicated the presence of PCBs at concentrations above the human ...

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why the federal government is getting involved in efforts to decontaminate the Capitol Lakes in Baton Rouge. And we hear from the candidates running to be ...

The lakes around the State Capitol and Governor’s Mansion are among the most picturesque in Baton Rouge – and among the most polluted bodies of water in the state.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - After ... Since about the 80′s, the Capitol Lakes have been plagued by PCBs, microscopic particles that are toxic to wildlife. “There’s not been any fishing, ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Historic Spanish Town Civic Association is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to get the ball rolling on the Capitol Lakes cleanup efforts after the ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (KSLA) - On Thursday, April 24, a number of officials from Caddo Parish traveled to Baton Rouge to attend Caddo Parish Day at the Capitol. It’s a special day during the regular ...

The state warns against eating fish from the Capitol Lakes in Baton Rouge, citing toxic pollution. But even though the lakes were named a Superfund site, no cleanup has begun.