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 May 9, 2025: Rep. John Illg’s bill, HB581, to ban intentional outdoor release of mylar and latex helium balloons, passed the full House on May 7, 2025, 84-7 garnering
Prohibiting Outdoor Balloon Releases Would Save Wildlife, Reduce Litter Read More »
UPDATE: HB615 by Rep. Geymann was amended during the House floor discussion but lost narrowly. However, LWF still believes there is interest in the legislature establishing some level of state
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
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 »