Audubon Louisiana

Ruby-throated Hummingbird Photo: Kathrin Swoboda

At Audubon, we believe that where birds thrive people prosper. Nowhere is this more evident than in Louisiana.

Louisiana’s coastal habitats, bottomland hardwoods, and rich agricultural lands make the state one of the richest in the nation in terms of natural resources. The magnificent Mississippi River Delta ecosystem in Louisiana supports 100 million migratory, nesting and wintering birds. Birds are the bellwethers of ecosystem health; if birds are healthy, our lands are healthy.

Integrating science, education and policy, Audubon Louisiana's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.

Conservation

Conservation

For more than a century Audubon has protected birds and their habitat for the benefit of humanity as well as the earth’s biodiversity.

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Restore the Mississippi River Delta Coalition
Conservation

Restore the Mississippi River Delta Coalition

The Mississippi River Delta ecosystem and coastal Louisiana support 100 million migratory, nesting and wintering birds.

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Paul J. Rainey Wildlife Sanctuary

Paul J. Rainey Wildlife Sanctuary

The National Audubon Society has owned the 26,000-acre Paul J Rainey Wildlife Sanctuary in southwest Louisiana since 1924.

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Priority Birds of Louisiana
Priority Birds

Priority Birds of Louisiana

Audubon scientists identify bird species that are the focus of intensive conservation efforts in Louisiana.

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Important Bird Areas

Saving Important Bird Areas

For migratory birds, Louisiana is the southernmost welcome center along the Mississippi Flyway.

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About Us
About Us

About Audubon Louisiana

Audubon’s presence in Louisiana dates back to the earliest days of the conservation movement.

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Coastal Stewardship in Louisiana

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Our State's Birds

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Landmark Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Receives Final Permits
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Landmark Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Receives Final Permits

— A Record of Decision issued by the Army Corps of Engineers advances the largest ecosystem restoration project in U.S. history
National Audubon Society Announces Creation of Audubon Delta, New Executive Director Dawn O’Neal
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National Audubon Society Announces Creation of Audubon Delta, New Executive Director Dawn O’Neal

— Audubon Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi join forces on region-wide conservation efforts with Dawn O’Neal at its helm.
Stewardship Success in Southwest Louisiana
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Stewardship Success in Southwest Louisiana

Volunteer bird stewards contributed 50 hours of service to protect beach-nesting birds over the Memorial Day weekend.

Protect birds by supporting HB 535
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Protect birds by supporting HB 535

We need your voice to get this bill to the finish line!

Legislature Moves to Protect Louisiana's Coast from Destructive Menhaden Industry
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Legislature Moves to Protect Louisiana's Coast from Destructive Menhaden Industry

Huge nets used to scoop up these little fish are dangerous to seabirds, fish, and other wildlife.

New Orleans City Council Adopts Renewable and Clean Portfolio Standard
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New Orleans City Council Adopts Renewable and Clean Portfolio Standard

— New Orleans Becomes First City in the Gulf South to Commit to 100% Net-Zero Emissions Resources by 2040, Zero Carbon By 2050
Louisiana Loses a Conservation Hero – A Tribute to Randy Moertle
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Louisiana Loses a Conservation Hero – A Tribute to Randy Moertle

For decades, Randy worked with various landowners and managers, including the Audubon Society and our Rainey Conservation Alliance partners. Over the last ten years, he led this group in attracting over $80 million in coastal restoration funding to benefit thousands of acres of wetlands and cheniers.

How you can help, right now

Audubon Arkansas, Audubon Louisiana, and Audubon Mississippi have joined forces to become Audubon Delta.