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New Species Discovered in New Orleans
 Feb 01, 2007

It official! A new species they are calling "Labou" has been discovered in the swamps of New Orleans.  For the entire story More ...

MRGO Closure Report Released
Dec 05, 2006

 Conservation advocates have released a report detailing strategies for closing the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO), a little-used shipping canal that costs U.S. taxpayers tens of million of dollars a year to maintain, has... For the entire story More ...

 Elmer’s Island Acquisition Progressing Says Wildlife Federation - Federal & State Funding Needed
Oct 12, 2006

 Well into the 5th year of an on again, off again campaign to acquire and reopen Elmer’s Island to the public, the Louisiana Wildlife Federation reports that major progres... For the entire story More ...

 Nominations Sought For Top Conservation Awards
Oct 15, 2006

 The Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) is now accepting nominations for the 43rd Governor's State Conservation Achievement Awards.  The program recognizes those persons and organizations who make outstanding contributions to the natural resource ... For the entire story More ...

2006 Legislative Session Mostly “Quiet” on Conservation Front 
 
Jul 01, 2006

The 2006 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature was low on volume of legislation introduced, compared to the usual general legislative session fare.  A little over 2,000 bills an... For the entire story More ...