Louisiana
Join us July 13-16, 2022, in New Orleans for our 85th National Convention!
In the fight to save Louisiana's vanishing coast, DU and its partners are using small-scale river diversions to rebuild crucial habitat
Louisiana wetlands restoration will reduce shoreline erosion
Contribution will be used to fund two wetland enhancement projects
140 acres new Golden Meadow restored
South Louisiana's imperiled coastal marshes are at the heart of the region's culture, economy, and cuisine
Recovery efforts along the Louisiana Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricanes Laura and Delta
Sept. 11, 2020 – Louisiana
North American Wetland Conservation Act funding to enhance Cameron Parish wetlands
Chevron and Lafourche Parish commit $1 million to improving Louisiana’s coastal wetlands
Congratulations to all our University, Varsity, and Greenwing chapters for an outstanding year in 2019
Long time volunteer Nick Lichenstein elected to Ducks Unlimited's national board of directors
DU to enhance 2,900 acres along Deep Lake and Freshwater Bayou
Ducks Unlimited continues working with local contractors and partners
Ducks Unlimited continues its mission during COVID-19
DU enhances 2,700 acres in Terrebonne Parish
1,250 acres of wildlife habitat on Russell Sage WMA enhanced
DU’s chief scientist discusses the many factors that influence where and when waterfowl migrate
Energy Transfer’s $5 million contribution to Ducks Unlimited in 2018 has directly conserved thousands of acres of waterfowl habitat across the country
Waterfowl population size, productivity, and the influence on hunting seasons
LDWF and DU are working to enhance public land between Baton Rouge and Lafayette.
Warren Coco's greatest contributions to waterfowl and those who enjoy them have come through his steadfast support of wetlands conservation
Defining science-based decisions in the waterfowl management community
A project to restore 140 acres of coastal marsh.
A summary of recent changes to baiting laws in U.S. Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
Watch DU’s newest online film: “The Bartels”
Ducks Unlimited, Energy Transfer are conserving habitat in Louisiana and Ohio
DU secures NAWCA grant to support restoration in Cameron Parish.
DU receives coastal restoration funding through NFWF's National Coastal Resiliency Fund
LDWF and DU dedicated five coastal restoration projects that benefit thousands of acres on state-managed public lands.
DU will work with farmers in Louisiana to combine applicable Farm Bill programs with restoration of degraded cypress-tupelo brakes
Ducks Unlimited will begin engineering and design for the North Catfish Lake CWPPRA Project near Golden Meadow.
ConocoPhillips, Energy Transfer Partners, South Lafourche Levee District, and DU join forces to support coastal restoration.
DU project enhanced 1,054 acres on Pomme de Terre WMA.
Wave Attenuation Devices help DU protect shoreline, build marsh in Terrebonne Parish
Management infrastructure replaced on 5,030-acre management unit
Ducks Unlimited teams with Energy Transfer Partners to support wetland conservation in Louisiana, Ohio
Annual hunt is a testament to the mark that a few committed people can have on generations to come.
Pumping plant tests improve water use efficiency and minimize farmers’ costs.
Louisiana State University and Ducks Unlimited de México cooperate on science, education and habitat restoration
DU honored refuge staff and other LDWF employees Sept. 13, 2017
Recipes from this unique DU event are worth saving
This vast Louisiana lake has long been a haven for these prized diving ducks
The Freshwater Bayou NAWCA grant provides for the restoration and enhancement of two tracts in coastal Louisiana.
The coastal restoration project was dedicated to Richard Lipsey on April 19, to honor Lipsey’s life-long commitment to conservation.
DU and the LDWF enhanced 3,500 acres of wetland habitat in northeast Louisiana
Louisianan elected during DU’s 80th annual national convention
Salvador Wildlife Management Area expanded by nearly 1,800 acres
Phillips 66 continues their tremendous support of DU’s conservation work through their most recent gift of $400,000 to the Gulf Coast Initiative.
ConocoPhillips receives DU's inaugural Corporate Conservation Achievement Award
Alfred Stevens, a veterinarian from Baton Rouge, and his wife, Susan, are two of Louisiana’s dedicated supporters.
Eight LADU chapters make the list
DU just completed a new project on public land at the mouth of the Mississippi River to enhance habitat for waterfowl and provide hunting opportunity on Louisiana’s oldest and most popular wildlife management area.
A Decision Support Tool helps DU target wetland and grassland conservation efforts to benefit nesting and brood-rearing mottled ducks.
Kevin Norton selected for 2017 Wetland Conservation Achievement Award by Ducks Unlimited
The restored habitat will benefit waterfowl and enhance public hunting opportunities
NOLA - 75 Gun Giveaway, do not have to be present to win!!
NRCS is accepting applications for the new Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) as part of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) funding awarded to the USA Rice – Ducks Unlimited Stewardship Partnership. This special RCPP CSP sign-up is targeted for 18,000 acres of rice production acreage in 20 parishes.
CCA’s national habitat program, Building Conservation Trust, contributes $75,000 to DU coastal Louisiana projects
Zac Brown honored for his outstanding efforts as a staff member of Region 4
The Red Cross has declared the catastrophic flood devastating parts of Louisiana as the worst natural disaster to strike the United States since Hurricane Sandy
CRCL named Mike Carloss Distinguished Service award winner
Dubuc chosen for Wetlands Conservation Achievement Award by Ducks Unlimited
Three projects dedicated in Terrebonne Parish
USA Rice, Ducks Unlimited and NRCS offer assistance through RCPP
Louisiana Ducks Unlimited recognizes Lafayette businessman
Grand Bayou 1 Enhancement
LWFC has contributed more than $10 million to enhance and protect habitat
Coastal wetland loss and degradation are threatening Louisiana's rich hunting and fishing heritage
Level III Ducks Unlimited conservation priority area, wintering more than 1 million diving ducks in some years
Level III Ducks Unlimited conservation priority area, providing wintering habitat for at least half of Atlantic Flyway waterfowl
Level I Ducks Unlimited conservation priority area, the most significant winter habitat area for mallards in North America
Level I Ducks Unlimited conservation priority area, wintering millions of ducks and geese each year
A third of Louisiana's coastal marsh is gone, and 50 more acres are lost each day
Southwest Louisiana ranks among the world's finest waterfowl hunting destinations, but unseasonable weather can deter the best-laid plans
South Louisiana wetlands may suffer significant long-term damage
Level I Ducks Unlimited conservation priority area, wintering millions of ducks and geese each year
Conserving the most critical wintering habitat in North America
Conserving America's most iconic waterway
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Chapter
A teacher's passion for duck hunting inspires his students to follow their dreams
Oran Richard – Lafayette, Louisiana
The Moore-Odom Wildlife Foundation – Orange, Texas
Daryl and Mary Pennington – Ethel, Louisiana
Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation
$1.2 Million Coastal Restoration Project Dedicated to Louisiana Conservationists