Posted on August 13, 2025
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will host a public information meeting to discuss the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WLWCA) Master Plan, a priority effort of Governor Jeff Landry’s Administration.
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Gueydan Civic Center, 901 Wilkinson St. Gueydan, LA 70542
The WLWCA, located in Vermilion Parish, covers approximately 72,000 acres, of which 75 percent is freshwater marsh managed by LDWF. The remaining 19,000 acres include leased lands of over 10,000 agricultural acres and smaller areas of woods, levees, access channels, and campsites. The primary goal of the WLWCA is to sustain and manage habitat and food sources for wetland wildlife, including mammals, fish, alligators, and 174 recorded species of birds, with a primary focus on waterfowl.
The master plan, a joint effort by LDWF and CPRA, was initiated by Governor Landry’s administration to establish a long-term vision for the area. The plan will identify necessary actions to advance management goals, set priorities, develop implementation costs, and explore options for revenue generation to make the property self-sustainable.
This meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about the master plan and the ongoing efforts to preserve the WLWCA.
