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 »
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) released the Revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement (RDEIS) for the Pearl River Basin, Mississippi, Federal Flood Risk Management Project Commander’s Report and
LWF Urges Army Corps to Reconsider Alternative A1 for Pearl River Project Read More »
Let’s right the wrong! Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated Gulf Coast communities, it’s time for the Army Corps of Engineers to finally restore the wetlands and protect communities. The
Tell the Army Corps to Restore the Wetlands Destroyed by the MRGO Read More »
Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) opposes the current proposal to reduce the 25-mile Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Control Zone framework to include a 10-mile buffer zone. LWF recognizes the proposal as
Control Zones for CWD Containment Work Best Without Buffers Read More »
Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge Could Return Thousands of Acres to Public Access Ask Louisiana’s Congressional delegation to urge the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to set the new boundaries
Tell USFWS to Claim Their Boundaries in the Catahoula Lake Basin Read More »
UPDATE 7/29/2025: Read LWF’s comments to the Army Corps of Engineers urging them to conduct an Environmental Impact Statement for the Air Products project in Lake Maurepas. Be sure to
Update on Lake Maurepas and Carbon Sequestration Project, Action Items Read More »
Members of Congress are proposing to sell off 3 million acres of public. If approved, current legislation would mandate the sale of up to three million acres of US Forest
LWF Opposes Selling off Federal Public Lands Read More »
By Rick Owens, LWF Advocacy Manager LWF continues to monitor and pursue opportunities that support efforts to protect and manage Catahoula Lake resources for the benefit of wildlife, the habitat,
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague Amy Wold. After a brief but courageous battle with cancer, Amy’s sister Andra let us know she
For Our Dear Colleague Amy Wold Read More »
UPDATE: HB172 by Rep. Edmonston passed out of the House and is headed to the Senate Natural Resources Committee for hearing. HB172 proposes to extend an exemption from needing a
LA Legislators, Keep Scenic Rivers Scenic Read More »