Mylar and latex helium balloons released outdoors end up in lakes, rivers, fields, forests and our oceans where they cause tremendous hazards to wildlife along with being a terrible source […]
Prohibiting Outdoor Balloon Releases Would Save Wildlife, Reduce Litter Read More »
By Amy Wold, LWF Policy Director A draft report that outlines a reorganization framework for natural resource management in the state, including changes to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
LWF Supports Proposed Changes to Spotted Seatrout Rules Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) supports the amended Notice of Intent (NOI) adopted by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission in August to
LWF Supports Proposed Changes to Spotted Seatrout; Red Drum Read More »
LWF has a large contingent of birders among its members, including several affiliate National Audubon chapters and independent birding clubs. Several years ago we formed an Avian Conservation Committee to
Lights Out for Migratory Birds in Louisiana Read More »
Report by Charles Williams, 2nd VP for Louisiana Wildlife Federation I became a Comite River fan in 1971 when I was a grad student at LSU and living in Baton
Whither the Comite River? Read More »
Update (1/2/2024): The EPA has approved Louisiana’s application for state primacy. See our updated blog here. You can read Louisiana Wildlife Federation’s full comments to the US EPA about the
LWF Comments on Louisiana’s Application for Primacy to Permit Class VI Wells Read More »
Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) has recognized six individuals and one organization for their significant achievements in natural resources conservation and education. The recipients were recognized as part of the 57th
2022 Conservation Achievement Awards Recipients Celebrated at Banquet Read More »
Are you following the carbon sequestration debate related to Lake Maurepas? What does carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) mean for Louisiana? Only one of the many bills filed this
LWF position on Carbon Sequestration in Louisiana Read More »
LWF is providing a list of bills we’re monitoring to help members and supporters follow what’s happening at the Capitol. You can click on a bill number to see the
List of Legislative Bills We’re Tracking Read More »
Louisiana Wildlife Federation’s board of directors adopted a resolution to promote a “lights out” initiative during bird migration periods in the Spring and Fall, principally in the months of April,
Lights Out to Save Migrating Birds Read More »