by Rebecca Triche, LWF Executive Director It is deeply disappointing that the state of Louisiana actively participated in the cancellation of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion (MBSD) project. More recently the […]
Thank you to Governor Landry and his administration for prioritizing overdue maintenance needed to protect the vital wildlife habitat and coastal protection that White Lake provides in southwest Louisiana. CPRA
White Lake To Receive Long-Needed Repairs, Restoration Read More »
Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) opposes the current proposal to reduce the 25-mile Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Control Zone framework to include a 10-mile buffer zone. LWF recognizes the proposal as
Control Zones for CWD Containment Work Best Without Buffers Read More »
Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge Could Return Thousands of Acres to Public Access Ask Louisiana’s Congressional delegation to urge the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to set the new boundaries
Tell USFWS to Claim Their Boundaries in the Catahoula Lake Basin Read More »
UPDATE 7/29/2025: Read LWF’s comments to the Army Corps of Engineers urging them to conduct an Environmental Impact Statement for the Air Products project in Lake Maurepas. Be sure to
Update on Lake Maurepas and Carbon Sequestration Project, Action Items Read More »
Members of Congress are proposing to sell off 3 million acres of public. If approved, current legislation would mandate the sale of up to three million acres of US Forest
LWF Opposes Selling off Federal Public Lands Read More »
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague Amy Wold. After a brief but courageous battle with cancer, Amy’s sister Andra let us know she
For Our Dear Colleague Amy Wold Read More »
UPDATE: June 25, 2025: The Governor vetoed the bill. Help us educate others about alternatives. May 29, 2025: Rep. John Illg’s bill, HB581, to ban intentional outdoor release of mylar
Prohibiting Outdoor Balloon Releases Would Save Wildlife, Reduce Litter Read More »
UPDATE: HB459 by Rep. Coates addresses renewable energy permitting, including wind and solar. It was amended to include some of the language from HB615. It was signed into law. UPDATE:
Support for HB 615 Establishing Solar Power Permitting, Siting Requirements Read More »
Louisiana Wildlife Federation supports regulations and rules for utility-scale solar development in Louisiana that are protective of the state’s fish and wildlife, specifically wildlife-tolerant fencing or no fencing, use of