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DEQ Resumes Mercury Testing in Louisiana Fish

Red River Radio | By Chuck Smith
Published August 3, 2016 at 11:21 AM CDT
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Courtesy: Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries

LOUISIANA FISH TESTING:  The State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has revived its mercury testing program this summer to update data on mercury levels in fish that are caught and consumed.  The program was suspended in 2008 due to budget cuts but has received funding for the next four years. Consuming fish with high mercury levels can cause neurological problems especially for children and infants.  Pregnant women are advised to limit fish consumption.  

Channel Catfish
Credit Courtesy: Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries

LA  FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY WEBLINKS  BELOW:

http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/PROGRAMS/MercuryInitiative/FishConsumptionandSwimmingAdvisories.aspx

http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/902

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Chuck Smith
Chuck Smith brings more than 30 years' broadcast and media experience to Red River Radio. He began his career as a radio news reporter and transitioned to television journalism and newsmagazine production. Chuck studied mass communications at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and motion picture / television production at the University of California at Los Angeles. He has also taught writing for television at York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina and video / film production at Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport.
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