Special TV Show to Focus on State Agency Katrina Relief Efforts

A year ago, almost to the day, Hurricane Katrina left the nation in shock when thousands of people were left stranded after mass flooding trapped residents in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. State officials worked around the clock to rescue people, particularly those in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, but none worked as hard as the state fish and wildlife agency officers.

"Far too little was said about the heroic contributions made in the critical days and weeks following this disaster by the incredible efforts of the men and women who wear fish and game uniforms," said Chris Chaffin, Vice President, PR/Conservation of The Outdoor Channel.

On August 30 at 4pm Eastern, The Outdoor Channel's hit TV show “Fish and Wildlife Journal” will air a special that documents the contributions of the agencies and the agency personnel who helped get the Gulf Coast states through the hardships during the worst days of Katrina aftermath and the road to recovering from the devastation.

"We hope this program will contribute in some small way to both recognizing the dedication and professionalism of the people who reported for duty during that trying and dangerous time," says Chaffin. "We would like to extend some degree of gratitude from the outdoor community for their service."

Please contact Chaffin if you want extra copies of the program at cchaffin@outdoorchannel.com.