Coastal Issues

2021 Derelict Crab Trap Cleanup Events; Volunteers and Sponsors Needed

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will again host its annual Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo volunteer cleanup event this February. LDWF encourages volunteers and sponsors to participate in these events to make this crab trap rodeo successful in 2021 and keep our Sportsman’s Paradise pristine. Volunteers Volunteers will…

New Video About Asian Carp

Louisiana Fisheries Forward has created a new video about Asian carp, titled, “When Fish Fly, Feast!” It’s a good reminder that as a terribly invasive species, Asian carp should never be thrown back alive. Consider cooking them up on the grill instead.

Feedback Requested: Derelict Crab Trap Removal Program Alternative Options

Since 2004, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), together with individual volunteers and organizations, has successfully removed and disposed of over 45,000 abandoned and derelict crab traps. The removal of these crab traps is especially important to boating safety and crab harvesting efforts. Looking for possible options to…

Louisiana Sea Grant’s Ocean Commotion Online

The first Ocean Commotion was held in 1998 at LSU’s Field House. About 2,458 students and 374 teachers and chaperones spent that day exploring exhibits about some of our region’s coastal resources. Twenty-two years later, Louisiana Sea Grant (LSG) is hosting its first virtual Ocean Commotion due to COVID-19. LSG…

CARES Act Fund Applicants Should Verify they are Completing the Correct Application

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is alerting the public that there is only one LDWF application available for commercial fishing industry assistance via the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. LDWF has been accepting applications since Sept. 14 from Louisiana commercial fishermen and others in the…

LDWF Asks Saltwater Anglers to Complete Web-Based Survey on Spotted Seatrout Management

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), Louisiana State University and Louisiana Sea Grant have released a survey to gather public input on spotted seatrout management options. This survey is an additional effort to collect public input on these options; we also conducted eight statewide public meetings earlier this…

LDWF buildings reopen in BR May 15, statewide May 18

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will be opening its offices in phases beginning Friday, May 15, at its headquarters in Baton Rouge and across the state on Monday, May 18. The Baton Rouge office, located at 2000 Quail Drive, is opening earlier to focus on the large…

Poster Abstracts Featured at Summit

Summit participants looking at abstract posters in 2018

Following is a list of the poster abstracts to be displayed at the LA Fisheries Forward Summit on March 11, 2020 at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner. This free event for the commercial seafood industry features the latest updates on regulations, equipment and gear, safety, cold chain management, education, value-added…

Derelict Crab Trap Cleanup Events are Upon Us – Volunteers Needed

Time is running out to sign up to participate in the 2020 Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo events. Two events are scheduled for this year: one in the Baratrairia Basin on February 8 and one in the Calcasieu Basin on February 15 (more details below). These rodeo events allow for LDWF…

CPRA Public Hearings in January

Gulf of Mexico with shrimp boats in far distance

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority has scheduled a series of public hearings across the coast in January, as follows: Draft Fiscal Year 2021 CPRA Annual Plan – Public Hearing Mon, Jan 06, 2020 — 5:30 p.m. – Open House; 6:00 p.m. Presentation Lake Front Airport, 601 Stars and Stripes…

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