Events

June 25, 2021
TED (turtle excluder device) and shrimp net on dock

Virtual Workshop to Assist Skimmer Trawl Fishermen with Turtle Excluder Device (TEDs) Installation

09:00 am - 10:30 am @

Fishing gear specialists with NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fishery Science Center’s Gear Monitoring Team will host question and answer webinar sessions and virtual workshops summarizing upcoming skimmer trawl Turtle Excluder Device (TED) requirements and assist participants with program information and compliance. Note:  attending this workshop does NOT qualify you for the…

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June 15, 2021
turtle excluder device with turtle escaping

Webinar to Assist Skimmer Trawl Fishermen with Turtle Excluder Device (TEDs) Installation

09:00 am - 10:30 am @

Fishing gear specialists with NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fishery Science Center’s Gear Monitoring Team will host question and answer webinar sessions and virtual workshops summarizing upcoming skimmer trawl Turtle Excluder Device (TED) requirements and assist participants with program information and compliance. Note:  attending this webinar does NOT qualify you for the…

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June 3, 2021
shorebirds and pelican in shallow water at Grand Isle

June LA Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Meeting

09:30 am - 11:30 am @

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will meet at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, June 3, at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries headquarters, located at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge. Due to the public health emergency guidelines established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance will be restricted to…

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June 2, 2021
LA Fisheries Forward

Shrimp Task Force Special Meeting

10:00 am - 11:00 am @

Louisiana Shrimp Task Force Special Meeting—Wednesday, June 2, 2021, 10:00 a.m. VIA Webinar   AGENDA I.            Pledge of Allegiance II.            Roll Call III.           Approval of May 20, 2021 Meeting Minutes IV.           Approval of June 2, 2021 Meeting Agenda V.            New…

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June 1, 2021
turtle excluder device with turtle escaping

Webinar to Assist Skimmer Trawl Fishermen with Turtle Excluder Device (TEDs) Installation

09:00 am - 10:30 am @

Fishing gear specialists with NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fishery Science Center’s Gear Monitoring Team will host question and answer webinar sessions and virtual workshops summarizing upcoming skimmer trawl Turtle Excluder Device (TED) requirements and assist participants with program information and compliance. Note:  attending this webinar does NOT qualify you for the…

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May 20, 2021
part of shrimp net and boat with bayou in background

LA Shrimp Task Force Meeting

01:00 pm - 03:00 pm @

Louisiana Shrimp Task Force will meet Thursday, May 20, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at LDWF Headquarters, 2000 Quail Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70898. AGENDA Due to the public health emergency guidelines established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance will be restricted to 75% of the room capacity. All members of the public must wear a…

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May 19, 2021
LA Fisheries Forward caged oysters

Virtual Q&A on New AOC Grant Program

06:00 pm - 07:00 pm @

Louisiana Sea Grant (LSG) has received a $3 million grant from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) to expand alternative oyster culture (AOC) throughout the coast. AOC – also known as alternative oyster culture – is when oysters are grown…

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