Meet Erika Cedars, who works full-time with the Cane River Waterway Commission as Operations Manager, serving as an important connection between the Commission, Cane River, and the community.

A Natchitoches native, Erika graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School in 1996 before earning her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University in 2000.

In 2003, she graduated from the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, earning both her Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Law degrees. After practicing law in Natchitoches for many years, Erika transitioned to full-time work with the Cane River Waterway Commission.

Today, she works closely with the public to help ensure Cane River remains a safe and enjoyable resource for residents and visitors alike.

Her goal is simple: encourage responsible use of the river while helping preserve the natural beauty that makes Cane River such an important part of Natchitoches.

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