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• False River drawdown scheduled for September - January

  July 29, 2019 4:18 PM

  NEW ROADS – There will be year-end drawdown on the False River, state officials warned Monday, as efforts move forward to improve water quality and better the ecosystem there. The drawdown will begin September 3rd. The lake will be lowered at a rate of 1.5 inches per day... more »

• Next drawdown for False River undetermined Play Video

  January 11, 2017 11:50 PM

  NEW ROADS- Sunday the gates will close on the south end of False River concluding a several month drainage project aimed at revitalizing the oxbow lake. It's the second "drawdown" in several years, officials say it's necessary while residents argue it's destroying their property. "'I'm 100% in favor for... more »