My Nonprofit Reviews

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is one of the original conservation organizations in Louisiana (founded in the early 1940s). When they take on an issue, they stick with it for the long haul. For example, they were an originator of the State scenic streams program, which recently celebrated its 50th year, and throughout the life of the program have monitored, checked, advocated for, and protected the streams in the program. When ATVers riding the beds and banks of the streams threatened them, LWF took on the "river riding" groups and the lax administration that allowed the activity to grow to the point where major damage was being done to the streams' scenic and ecological values. Over virulent opposition, LWF promoted new regulations that were adopted forbidding ATVs being ridden in scenic streams. This is one example of LWF's perseverance and effectiveness. LWF is also heavily involved in support of restoration of Louisiana's coastal wetlands, best management practices of public lands including hunting and fishing regulations, and ecosystem sustainability in the face of global warming.