Proposed Changes to Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Raise Questions About Balance and Independence
Recent legislation moving through the Louisiana Legislature could significantly reshape the structure of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, raising important questions about balance, continuity, and the long-standing role of […]
Recent legislation introduced in the Louisiana Legislature, House Bill 731 and Senate Bill 428, represents a significant and concerning shift in how pipeline companies are held accountable for their impacts […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]