The Louisiana Wildlife Federation has joined a coalition of conservation organizations challenging a federal rule that removes habitat protections from the definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). […]
Louisiana Wildlife Federation Challenges Federal Rollback of Endangered Species Act Read More »
Thank you to Louisiana Legislators for Recognizing Concerns About the Fishery and Respecting the Tradition Governor Jeff Landry’s veto of HB 688 is disappointing for many Louisiana anglers, conservationists, charter
Governor Landry Vetoes Management for Tarpon in Louisiana Read More »
Louisiana Wildlife Federation applauds the passage of HB 851, now law as Act 196, to prohibit the intentional mass outdoor release of Mylar and latex helium balloons. This is a
Alternatives to Mass Balloon Releases: Preventing Wildlife and Habitat Impact Read More »
Thank you for your responses telling Louisiana’s Congressional delegation members you do not support transferring land in Kisatchie National Forest in Grant Parish to local or private control. LWF forwarded
Kisatchie National Forest is Safe From Proposed Transfer! Read More »
Stop the Transfer of Your National Forest Land The “Grant Parish Restoration Plan” proposes to transfer all of the Kisatchie National Forest land in Grant Parish to the Grant Parish
Read LWF’s 2-page recommendations for comprehensive water management. Louisiana may seem to have abundant amounts of water to serve all our needs for drinking water, agriculture, and industrial use. But
Water Management and What Louisiana is Lacking Read More »
A Practical Step Forward for Wildlife, Reducing Litter House Bill 851 by Representative Illg has officially passed the Louisiana Legislature and now advances to Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry for signature.
HB 851 Prohibiting Intentional Mass Release of Balloons Passes House, Senate Read More »
Following earlier action in the House, three key menhaden-related bills were heard today, April 29, 2026, in the Senate Natural Resources Committee. All three measures passed the committee without objection
Update: Menhaden Legislation Advances in Senate Natural Resources Committee Read More »
Louisiana Wildlife Federation Joins National Wildlife Federation and affiliates, National Parks Conservation Association in Lawsuit to Take ‘God Squad’ to Court Trump administration’s attempt to sacrifice the Gulf coast to
Press Release: Louisiana Wildlife Federation Joins Lawsuit to Take ‘God Squad’ to Court Read More »
The Endangered Species Act (ESA), passed in 1973, is one of the most important conservation laws in the United States. At its core, the ESA is designed to do something
What Is the “God Squad” and Why It Matters for Louisiana’s Gulf Waters Read More »