The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers are rewriting the definition of “waters of the United States,” the line that decides which streams and wetlands
No State Has More Riding on the Word ‘Water’ Than Louisiana Read More »
Most of us never think about the water under our feet. But aquifers supply drinking water to towns and rural homes across Louisiana, irrigate our farms, supply industry users, and
Your Water, Your Say: Louisiana’s Groundwater Rules Open for Comment Through Oct. 15 Read More »
Proposed changes to how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reviews commercial space projects take on particular significance in Louisiana following the Aug. 25 announcement by SpaceX and Gov. Jeff Landry
What FAA Proposed Changes to Environmental Reviews Could Mean for Starbase Louisiana Read More »
Help Protect Louisiana’s Wetlands and Wildlife The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing changes that could allow it to waive some of the environmental protections that apply to commercial space launch
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The proposed regulation changes that would waive wildlife, water, and public health protections for space development projects comes at a time when the state of Louisiana is expected to confirm
Proposed Federal Regulation Changes Remove Environmental Review of Space Projects Read More »
LWF Update: USFWS Will Not Pursue Changes at This Time Since LWF submitted our comments, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that no further action is planned, at
Why Louisiana Is Speaking Up for a Rule 1,500 Miles Away Read More »
UPDATE: See our guest commentary on this issue in the Sept. 18, 2026, editions of The Advocate. The Louisiana Wildlife Federation has joined a coalition of conservation organizations challenging a
Louisiana Wildlife Federation Challenges Federal Rollback of Endangered Species Act Read More »
Program Now in its Eighth Year Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) is proud to announce the 25 members of the 2026–2027 Edgar Veillon Conservation Leadership Corps (EV-CLC). Representing 11 colleges and
LWF Welcomes 2026-2027 Conservation Leadership Corps Members 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 »