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DENR releases latest draft of reorganization proposal, but includes few details about CPRA

November 25, 2024

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 […]

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Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion: Recent Questions Previously Answered

November 22, 2024

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 […]

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LWF: “Robust Monitoring” Needed if Shark Limits Removed

October 21, 2024

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 […]

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Excitement Builds for New Atchafalaya Basin Master Plan

October 16, 2024

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 […]

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Proposed DENR Reorganization Report Headed to Governor’s Desk Spurs More Questions Than Answers

September 24, 2024

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 […]

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LWF Weighs in on Proposed Corps’ Plan to Control Neptune Pass

September 5, 2024

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 […]

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LWF Voices Concern for Wildlife as More Solar Farms are Planned for Louisiana

August 29, 2024

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 […]

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LWF Remains Staunchly Opposed to Pearl River “One Lake Project”

August 8, 2024

Edit: Governor Landry weighs in on impacts from proposed One Lake project. Gov. Landry urged Army Corp to reconsider plan to dam Pearl | Business News | nola.com LWF has […]

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LWF, Others File to Intervene in Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Federal Lawsuit

July 16, 2024

(**Update on July 25, 2024) The Restore the Mississippi River Delta recently released a new report authored by Dr. Loren Scott highlighting the incredible economic impact that is expected to […]

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LWF Weighs in on Proposed Reorganization of LDENR

July 11, 2024

Over its eight decades as an organization, LWF has facilitated citizen action and engagement in natural resources management on behalf of our membership that has been comprised of hunters, anglers, […]

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