In addition to the powers herein provided, the district, acting through the Commission, shall have the power to study ground water conditions in the greater Baton Rouge area with the view of water conservation, with particular interest on possible effects of salt water encroachment, and to determine ways and means of protecting ground water conditions in all aspects, including depletion, detrimental salt water encroachment, taking into consideration requirements of industry, agriculture and domestic consumption, and to make appropriate recommendations for preventive or remedial action.
La. R.S. § 38:3052