Recent legislation introduced in the Louisiana Legislature, House Bill 731 and Senate Bill 428, represents a significant and concerning shift in how pipeline companies are held accountable for their impacts […]
Pipeline Liability Bills Undermine Accountability and Threaten Louisiana Lands Read More »
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is no longer a distant concern or a problem confined to other states. It is present in Louisiana, and how we respond now will determine whether
Chronic Wasting Disease in Louisiana: Recommendations for Responsible Management Read More »
For generations, the Atlantic tarpon, known around the world as the legendary “Silver King,” has captured the imagination of anglers and coastal communities alike. Few fish in the Gulf inspire the same level
Louisiana Wildlife Federation Supports New Protections for Atlantic Tarpon Read More »
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 »
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
NWF’s Offshore Wind Film Series “Coast to Coast” Read More »
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
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 Legislature created the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System in 1970. From small creeks to large rivers, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) administers the Scenic
Changing Scenic River Regulations Should be in the Best Interests of OUR Rivers Read More »