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• Hazmat unit responds to LSU Lakes as rain washes road tar into lake water Play Video

  June 1, 2026 5:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department's Hazmat Unit responded to the LSU Lakes on Monday afternoon after a road tar substance spilled into the water. According to the department, a road maintenance crew placed the tar along the roadway at the intersection of Ebony Street and Baywood... more »

• LDWF investigating after three Canada geese shot at East Lakeshore Drive Play Video

  May 23, 2026 5:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is investigating after three geese were shot at East Lakeshore Drive. LDWF officials are on scene investigating after someone shot three Canada geese out of a white Volvo SUV, officials told WBRZ. Canada geese are federally protected under the... more »

• 'Keep City Park Golf Course Intact:' Residents rally amid redesign talks Play Video

  March 25, 2026 4:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - You might have heard it; there's a lot of chatter surrounding a historical golf course in the heart of the city. Some are concerned that groups are trying to change City-Brooks Park from what they know and love. Others think the location presents a prime opportunity for... more »

• LSU removes aging drinking fountains that running community relied on for hydration Play Video

  January 19, 2026 4:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Aging fountains around the University Lakes and the LSU campus have mysteriously vanished. Runners specifically use them to hydrate during long training runs. Lisa Rogers finished marathon No. 17 over the weekend and trains around Baton Rouge. She maps out her run, knowing there are water... more »

• One year after LSU lakes project started, there is still work to be done Play Video

  July 8, 2024 5:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Heavy machinery has been digging out dirt and sediment from the University Lake System for months. Now a year into the project , two lakes are nearing completion and it's time to move the barges into University Lake. It's a project that's drawn some criticism and... more »

• Logs pulled from LSU lakes project to be sold at auction Play Video

  November 2, 2023 2:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Weeks into the LSU lakes project , crews continue to pull out old leaves, branches, and something worth a lot of money from the water and mud below. This week, excavators are floating on City Park Lake pulling out sediment and debris. Some of that could... more »

• LSU seeking proposals for lakes restoration project

  December 10, 2019 11:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Real Estate and Facilities Foundation is asking for submissions from potential project advisors looking to spearhead the restoration of the LSU Lakes. Qualified firms are asked to submit their proposals to rehabilitate the lakes by Jan. 3, 2020. The project advisor’s responsibilities will extend... more »

• Nutria spotted around City Park Lakes, best left alone Play Video

  June 18, 2018 6:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Whatever you do, don't call them rats. Nutria has recently been seen around the City Park Lakes, but there's no concern yet. LSU Ag Center professor Andy Nyman says a whole bunch of nutria can do some serious damage. "They're very good at making babies,"... more »

• LSU using heavy machinery to remove plants from Crest Lake

  June 24, 2016 10:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Heavy machinery will be used next week to remove a plant from LSU Lakes that can cause problems with the water. Hyacinth plants sprung in some of the lakes, including Crest Lake near Dalrymple Drive, months ago. They are not native to the area. When the plants... more »