Atchafalaya Basin

A ‘reminder of birth of nature’

On the official Louisiana road map, the town of Plaquemine on the Mississippi River and St. Martinville on Bayou Teche are only 3.5 inches apart. That’s about 35 miles.

15th Step Outside Day is April 27 at Sherburne WMA

The 15th annual Step Outside Day, an outdoor education program hosted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, will be held April 27 at Sherburne Wildlife Management Area in Lottie on the northern end of the Atchafalaya Basin from 9

Eagle-watchers flock to Morgan City

Dozens of eager eagle-watchers flocked to Morgan City over the weekend. They wanted to see bald eagles, and they wanted to hear how bald eagles are doing.

Big challenges for master plan

Public comments have made a difference in the draft 2017 Louisiana Coastal Master Plan, one official told south Louisiana reporters Monday. And public comments still can.