The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries will use this award to provide technical assistance to federal, state, and local government agencies as well as private landowners and commercial…

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Region 4 awarded the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) $298,937.75 under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education and Safety program (CFDA 15.611) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This formula grant provides technical assistance services to federal, state, and local government agencies, private landowners, and commercial residential developers who propose projects that may disrupt wildlife habitat. By offering specialized technical guidance to these diverse stakeholders, LDWF helps reduce wildlife and fisheries habitat loss while promoting informed project planning and implementation.

The award supports LDWF's established role as Louisiana's primary wildlife conservation entity under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act framework. As a state agency with lead management responsibility for fish and wildlife resources, LDWF leverages federal formula grant funding to deliver conservation expertise and habitat protection guidance across Louisiana's varied ecosystems. This technical assistance function enables proactive habitat preservation by helping project proponents understand and mitigate potential environmental impacts before implementation.

The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries will use this award to provide technical assistance to federal, state, and local government agencies as well as private landowners and commercial residential developers proposing projects that may disrupt wildlife habitat. The technical assistance provided will help reduce wildlife and fisheries habitat loss.