Events

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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May 18, 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. The webinars are scheduled twice a month on Tuesday mornings…

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May 14, 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. The webinars are scheduled twice a month on Tuesday mornings…

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May 11, 2021
oyster shells

Oyster Task Force to Meet May 11

01:00 pm - 04:00 pm @

The Louisiana Oyster Task Force will meet Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at New Orleans Lakefront Airport, 6001 Stars and Stripes Boulevard, Suite 234, New Orleans, LA 70126. Due to the public health emergency guidelines established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all members of the public will have to wear a mask…

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May 6, 2021
shrimp boat at sea

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, May 6, 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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May 5, 2021

Canceled – LA Shrimp Task Force Meeting

10:00 am - 12:00 pm @

Update:  this meeting has been canceled. The Louisiana Shrimp Task Force will meet Wednesday, May 5, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at New Orleans Lakefront Airport, 6001 Stars and Stripes Boulevard, Suite 234, New Orleans, LA 70126. AGENDA Due to the public health emergency guidelines established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, only 40 members…

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May 3, 2021
group of Louisiana blue crabs

LA Crab Task Force Meeting

01:00 pm - 03:00 pm @

The Louisiana Crab Task Force will meet Monday, May 3, 2021, 1:00p.m., at LA Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Headquarters, 2000 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70898 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…

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April 28, 2021
fresh oytsers

Oyster Task Force April Meeting: Canceled

10:00 am - 12:00 pm @

Update:  This meeting has been canceled. Louisiana Oyster Task Force meeting will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at Belle Chasse Auditorium, 8398 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. Due to the public health emergency guidelines established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all members of the public will have to wear…

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