LDWF’s Scenic Rivers Photo Contest A Good Opportunity For Youth, Professional Photographers Amid Pandemic | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

With school out, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has a way to help kids unleash their creativity, the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System photo contest. As part of its celebration of the 50^th anniversary of the Scenic Rivers System, LDWF is holding a photo contest open to all photographers, including a division exclusively for youth.

The contest is to promote the beauty of Louisiana's designated natural and scenic rivers. All photographs must be taken within the boundaries of the state. Photos should portray the wildlife, fisheries, natural habitats or recreational opportunities Louisiana's natural and scenic rivers provide. Deadline for entry is June 1.

Professional and amateur photographers are eligible. There is also a youth category for anyone 15 or younger on or after June 1. For more information and to enter, go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/myscenicriver. To see a list and a map of Louisiana’s Scenic Rivers, go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/scenic-rivers-descriptions-and-map.

The Louisiana Legislature created the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System 50 years ago. LDWF administers the Scenic Rivers system, in which there are approximately 80 streams or stream segments thereof, constituting an estimated 3,100 miles of the state’s streams, rivers and bayous.

Throughout the year LDWF will celebrate the creation and evolution of the system and spotlight exactly how, where and why these beautiful waterbodies are so recognized. LDWF is partnering with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation, the Louisiana Wildlife Federation, The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation to recognize 50 years of accomplishments and continue to raise awareness of these natural treasures.

LDWF wants the public to take part in the celebration. Use the #MyScenicRiver hashtag whenever posting to social media any photos, video or other media while out and about in the Scenic River System.

For more information, contact Carrie Salyers at csalyers@wlf.la.gov or 337.735.8665.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us at www.wlf.la.gov or signup to receive email alerts.