The following is a news release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries:

Louisiana is once again participating in national Safe Boating Week, scheduled for May 18-24.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) remids boaters to be safe, responsible and knowledgeable while on the water during this safe boating week. Safe Boating Week is a time for all boaters to inspect their vessels to ensure that all required safety equipment is on board and that vessels are in good, working condition.

by Dave Gill

LSU AgCenter Horticulturist

Lots of new planting gets done every spring. Proper watering can make the difference between life and death to newly planted lawns, trees, shrubs and ground covers as well as bedding and vegetable transplants.

Because their roots have not had time to grow out into the surrounding soil, these plants do not yet have well-established root systems. With their roots still limited to a relatively small area of soil, they are especially vulnerable to drought stress.

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The following is a news release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries:

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) certified 164 boaters statewide after their third "Boating Education Lagniappe Day" on May 11.

Boating Education Lagniappe Day ran from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at eight locations across the state and consisted of the National Association of Safe Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) boating education course, food and drinks, giveaways and door prizes, all free of charge to the public.