Policy Center

Chronic Wasting Disease in Louisiana: Recommendations for Responsible Management

March 11, 2026

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 […]

Louisiana Wildlife Federation Supports New Protections for Atlantic Tarpon

March 11, 2026

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 […]

Rolling Back Menhaden Buffer Protections is the Wrong Move for Louisiana

January 8, 2026

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 […]

Tell the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to expand the Menhaden Buffer Zone to One Mile

October 30, 2025

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 […]

NWF’s Offshore Wind Film Series “Coast to Coast”

October 23, 2025

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 […]

The State’s Decision to Cancel Sediment Diversions is Wrong and a Tragedy for Coastal Restoration’s Future

October 22, 2025

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 […]

White Lake To Receive Long-Needed Repairs, Restoration

October 9, 2025

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 […]

Catahoula Lake Basin Observations, Commitments from LWF

October 8, 2025

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 […]

Changing Scenic River Regulations Should be in the Best Interests of OUR Rivers

September 16, 2025

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 […]

LWF Urges Army Corps to Reconsider Alternative A1 for Pearl River Project

August 13, 2025

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 […]

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