House Resolution No. urges the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to return the authority for overseeing water levels and the overall health of Cocodrie Lake to the Cocodrie Lake Game and Fish Commission. This request stems from the historical context in which the Commission's powers were transferred to the Department in 1981, following the construction of a dam that significantly altered the lake's water levels and affected the livelihoods of local residents who relied on the lake for farming, fishing, and recreation. The Commission was established to address these concerns, but it has since expressed that it lacks sufficient input in the management of the lake under the current oversight of the Department.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of restoring the Commission's authority to effectively manage the water levels, which directly impact the community's use of the lake and its resources. It highlights the Commission's commitment to maintaining collaborative relationships with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and other stakeholders if given back its oversight responsibilities. The resolution concludes by requesting that a copy be sent to the secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to facilitate this change.