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
Louisiana Wildlife Federation submitted formal comments to the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s (CPRA) on its proposed Draft Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Plan. If passed by the legislature, the
The Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR) released the latest draft of a reorganization blueprint that is a more complete, and in many ways, detailed version of how
Latest LDENR Reorg Plan: New Components, New Name, Lingering Concerns Read More »
Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) has been bequeathed $5 million that will enhance its mission of wildlife conservation and being the voice of Louisiana’s wildlife and natural resources. The gift from
Louisiana Wildlife Federation Receives Largest Bequest in its 85 Year History Read More »
The Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources Office of Conservation (LDENR) made a request for comment in December asking if it would be a good idea to allow for
LDENR: Should We be More Transparent than the Feds? Read More »
Louisiana took a long-awaited step forward in coastal restoration and protection Tuesday with the official Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) groundbreaking for the River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp.
Maurepas Swamp Restoration Project Now In Construction! Read More »
The Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR) released the latest draft report outlining a reorganization for natural resource management in the state as directed by Governor Jeff Landry
This was updated 11/25/24 The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project is an ambitious part of the state’s Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast, designed as a controlled way to reconnect
Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion: Recent Questions Previously Answered Read More »
The Atchafalaya River Master Plan team wants to hear from you about what projects should be considered as part of the new planning process that launched earlier this year. Starting
How You Can Submit Project Ideas to Improve the Atchafalaya Basin – Due by Jan 31 Read More »