This special award, chosen by Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, recognizes a state agency that demonstrates exceptional leadership, partnership, and commitment to advancing litter prevention, enforcement, environmental stewardship, and a cleaner Louisiana. Honorees exemplify collaboration, innovation, and sustained support of Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s mission.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has been a longstanding partner of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, working hand in hand to address litter and illegal dumping across the state. The LDWF Enforcement Division has collaborated with KLB on targeted enforcement efforts, including managing and revitalizing the litter hotline, leading to nearly 800 hotline reports in the last year. The LDWF Enforcement Division was responsible for writing 548 littering citations in 2024. In a training event this past May, 39 agents from 23 agencies were trained on surveillance camera use, resulting in nearly $100,000 worth of equipment being awarded to enforcement departments to fight illegal dumping. To date, the LDWF Enforcement Division currently has over 70 surveillance cameras they use in strategic parts around the state where dumping is known to take place. The department has also committed to supporting the new Love Our Waterways project, pledging to hold cleanups in each of their districts and helping recruit participants through their fishing license network. By combining enforcement, leadership, education, and community partnership, LDWF continues to be an indispensable ally in the fight for a cleaner, greener Louisiana.
