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Alternatives to Mass Balloon Releases: Preventing Wildlife and Habitat Impact

May 29, 2026

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 […]

Kisatchie National Forest is Safe From Proposed Transfer!

May 22, 2026

Thank you for your responses telling Louisiana’s Congressional delegation members you do not support transferring land in Kisatchie National Forest in Grant Parish to local or private control. LWF forwarded […]

LWF Supports Continued Federal Management of Kisatchie National Forest Land in Grant Parish

May 14, 2026

Stop the Transfer of Your National Forest Land The “Grant Parish Restoration Plan” proposes to transfer all of the Kisatchie National Forest land in Grant Parish to the Grant Parish […]

Water Management and What Louisiana is Lacking

May 8, 2026

Read LWF’s 2-page recommendations for comprehensive water management. Louisiana may seem to have abundant amounts of water to serve all our needs for drinking water, agriculture, and industrial use. But […]

HB 851 Prohibiting Intentional Mass Release of Balloons Passes House, Senate

May 8, 2026

A Practical Step Forward for Wildlife, Reducing Litter House Bill 851 by Representative Illg has officially passed the Louisiana Legislature and now advances to Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry for signature. […]

CWD Update: Where Louisiana Stands and What Comes Next

May 8, 2026

As the 2026 legislative session enters its final month, Louisiana is approaching a critical point in how Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) will be managed moving forward. Several legislative efforts are […]

Building Resilient Forests in Louisiana

May 6, 2026

Download LWF’s 2026 position: Pine Forest Management in Louisiana: Advancing Biodiversity-Based Forest Landscapes for Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Louisiana’s forests are essential to wildlife, water quality, and the economic and cultural […]

Update: Menhaden Legislation Advances in Senate Natural Resources Committee

April 29, 2026

Following earlier action in the House, three key menhaden-related bills were heard today, April 29, 2026, in the Senate Natural Resources Committee. All three measures passed the committee without objection […]

Press Release: Louisiana Wildlife Federation Joins Lawsuit to Take ‘God Squad’ to Court

April 15, 2026

Louisiana Wildlife Federation Joins National Wildlife Federation and affiliates, National Parks Conservation Association in Lawsuit to Take ‘God Squad’ to Court Trump administration’s attempt to sacrifice the Gulf coast to […]

What Is the “God Squad” and Why It Matters for Louisiana’s Gulf Waters

April 10, 2026

The Endangered Species Act (ESA), passed in 1973, is one of the most important conservation laws in the United States. At its core, the ESA is designed to do something […]

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