Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser promotes Louisiana tourism and unveils waterway cleanup initiative
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Updated · KALB · May 6
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser promotes Louisiana tourism and unveils waterway cleanup initiative
4 articles · Updated · KALB · May 6
Speaking in Pineville on 6 May during National Travel and Tourism Week, Nungesser said Louisiana drew 45 million visitors last year.
He said Love Our Waterways will target litter in rivers, lakes, bayous and shorelines as an offshoot of the statewide Love the Boot campaign.
Nungesser also highlighted Central Louisiana's staycation and meeting potential, and said preserving historic buildings and public spaces supports tourism and protects natural resources.
Can Louisiana's tourism goals succeed while the state simultaneously cuts $10 million from its park maintenance budget?
As U.S. international tourism declines, can local beautification efforts be enough to win back foreign visitors for Louisiana?
Beyond volunteer cleanups, what is Louisiana's long-term strategy to stop waterway pollution at its source?