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 »
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 »
By Amy Wold, LWF Policy Director A slew of news articles and personal reports have highlighted frustration from the public and fishing communities that certain species of sharks are becoming
LWF: “Robust Monitoring” Needed if Shark Limits Removed Read More »
By Amy Wold, LWF Policy Director A master plan development process to focus on the restoration and conservation of the Atchafalaya River basin got its public launch on Oct. 1
Excitement Builds for New Atchafalaya Basin Master Plan 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
By Amy Wold, LWF Policy Director A new proposal to control flow through Neptune Pass, an active crevasse on the Mississippi River east bank, would continue to allow land building
LWF Weighs in on Proposed Corps’ Plan to Control Neptune Pass Read More »
Solar power generation facilities are becoming a vital part of our country’s work to expand our energy options. Louisiana, with its legacy as a power generating state, is already working
LWF Voices Concern for Wildlife as More Solar Farms are Planned for Louisiana Read More »