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 »
The Louisiana Wildlife Federation has released the updated second edition of First Time Fishing in the Atchafalaya Basin, a free activity booklet designed to help young anglers learn the basics.
First Time Fishing in the Atchafalaya Basin 2nd Edition Out Now 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
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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
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 »
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 »
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 »
The Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) is pleased to announce the 19 students selected for the 2025 Edgar Veillon Conservation Leadership Corps (EV-CLC). Established in 2018, this program prepares undergraduate students