Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is no longer a distant concern or a problem confined to other states. It is present in Louisiana, and how we respond now will determine whether […]
Chronic Wasting Disease in Louisiana: Recommendations for Responsible Management Read More »
For generations, the Atlantic tarpon, known around the world as the legendary “Silver King,” has captured the imagination of anglers and coastal communities alike. Few fish in the Gulf inspire the same level
Louisiana Wildlife Federation Supports New Protections for Atlantic Tarpon Read More »
The Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) recently submitted formal public comments on the Draft Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Plan developed by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA). This annual plan
LWF Provides Comment on CPRA’s FY 2027 Coastal Plan — With a Strong Focus on White Lake Read More »
The Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) recently submitted formal comments opposing the current proposal to weaken Louisiana’s nearshore menhaden buffer zones. These buffers were adopted in 2024 after years of public
Rolling Back Menhaden Buffer Protections is the Wrong Move for Louisiana Read More »
LWF Staff have joined efforts with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and will be participating in the 2025 LDWF Black Bass Management Plan (BBMP) Stakeholders Working Group in
Louisiana and the Plan to Improve Statewide Black Bass Management Read More »
Concerns from recreational fishermen about the negative impacts to Louisiana’s fisheries resources by the commercial menhaden industry, including potential impacts to sensitive coastal estuaries, have been the subject of fierce
National Wildlife Federation (NWF) recently released their Offshore Wind Film Series “Coast to Coast” that features responsible offshore wind development while avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating adverse impacts on marine and
NWF’s Offshore Wind Film Series “Coast to Coast” Read More »
As Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) continues to be an evolving issue that many have voiced concerns about, Louisiana deer hunters are reminded to take advantage of the opportunity to have
LWF Encourages Hunters to Have Their Deer Tested for CWD Read More »
UPDATE 10/10/2025: The United States Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District (CEMVN), has announced a follow-up public hearing to be held for the Air Products Blue Energy LLC permit
Public Hearing Announcement on Lake Maurepas and Carbon Sequestration Project Read More »
The legal decisions that declared Catahoula Lake no longer a lake but a river that floods periodically have been a subject of discussion, consternation, and concern for nearly two decades. Louisiana
Catahoula Lake Basin Observations, Commitments from LWF Read More »