bacteria

The presence of bacteria in unsafe amounts has closed all but two of Louisiana's twenty-four coastal recreational beaches for swimmers.

Louisiana beach and fishing safety information is now as close as your pocket thanks to a new app from Louisiana's Department of Environmental Quality.

If you're planning a beach trip make sure you know which beaches are the safest options for you and your family.

Some of South Louisiana's favorite beach spots are included in this advisory for high levels of bacteria.

It's worse for you than eating something off the floor, if you consider that bad.