WDSU Investigates has an update on our investigation: Sportsman’s Paradise abandoned. Advertisement

Camp owners along the bayou parishes have been without power for more than four years.

The power co‑op SLECA has proposed a potential settlement.

“SLECA has offered a thousand dollars to give up the fight; it’s an insult,” Chris Guidroz said.

Guidroz said he is one of about 300 camp owners across the bayou parishes who received a proposal from SLECA.

The potential settlement offer comes as camp owners have been fighting for power since Hurricane Ida in 2021. SLECA said it cannot afford to rebuild the lines.

Members of the Louisiana Public Service Commission said they were briefed Friday morning.

“There has been a private settlement offer by SLECA. My office is not giving any advice o

See Full Page