Sabine Reef Oyster Sanctuary
WHEREAS, the take of oysters from Sabine Lake on the border between Louisiana and Texas has been prohibited by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for over 30 years due …
Year: 2011
Louisiana Artificial Reef Trust Fund
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Artificial Reef Program was established in 1986 to take advantage of obsolete oil and gas platforms which were recognized as providing habitat important to many of Louisiana’s …
Preservation and Promotion of Small Game Hunting Opportunities
WHEREAS, most hunters and many outdoor enthusiasts have traditionally been recruited to the ranks of conservationists through time spent afield in pursuit of small game like rabbits and squirrels, and …
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Federal Assessment and Reporting of BP Macondo 252 Well Oil Spill Impacts
WHEREAS, the Nation’s largest oil spill occurred off the Louisiana coast during the summer of 2010 resulting in widespread damage to coastal and marine resources as well as the social …
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Enforcement of Pipeline Burial and Structure Removal Regulations for Offshore Waters off the Louisiana Coast
WHEREAS, since 1936 the oil and gas industry has operated in the Gulf of Mexico waters off the Louisiana Coast and to date, there are some 3,600 production platforms and …
Operation of Vehicles on the Banks and Bottoms of Designated Scenic Streams
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Streams Program was established to protect outstanding natural resource waters and their riparian habitats, and WHEREAS, it has become the practice by some users …
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Mitigation for Habitat Damages and Lost Recreational Opportunities Due to the Macondo 252 Oil Well Blowout
WHEREAS, in April 2010 the Macondo 252 exploratory oil well in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) blew out, destroying the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, killing 11 rig workers and subsequently …
Limitation on the Use of Mud-boats and Surface Drive Devices on Public Wildlife Areas to Prevent Degradation and Loss of Marshlands
WHEREAS, some marshlands that provide important fish and wildlife habitat have submerged aquatic vegetation, soft or fluid bottoms, floating and emergent aquatic vegetation and other characteristics that make them unique …
A Call for an Evaluation of Nutrient Enrichment Effects of Mississippi River Diversion Projects
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Wildlife Federation supports and promotes the preservation and restoration of Louisiana’s deteriorating wetlands, and WHEREAS, river diversions are used to preserve or enhance deteriorating wetlands, and WHEREAS, …
Regulation of Personal Watercraft on Wildlife Management Areas
WHEREAS, the public utilizes Louisiana’s Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) for many reasons, including gun hunting, archery hunting, fishing, photography, seeking solitude, etc., and WHEREAS, some of these valid public uses …
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