Environmental Notices
It is our duty to make sure that you are able to find important notices about environmental health concerns in our area. Here you may find notices of boil advisories, fish advisories, water impairments/contamination, air quality notices, and more. If you have any questions, you can always reach out to us at any time!
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Youth Fishing Camp Registration is Open!
(June 4th, 2026)
𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 & 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬!
Registration is officially open for our annual summer camp! This year, we will be holding a 2 day fishing camp for ages 6-9 & a single full day fishing trip for ages 10-14! Our 2 day camp for the younger group will teach about fish, aquatic habitats, water quality, how to tie a knot, and most importantly - how to catch fish! Day 2 will be dedicated to putting our skills to the test by fishing in local ponds! Our older campers will experience a private boat tour with Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge staff, visit their impressive research lab, and get the chance to catch crabs and fish all day!
Register now, spots are limited to 10 per age group and fill up fast - 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 13𝐭𝐡! This is a FREE camp for tribal and tribal descendant youth; however, we will require a refundable $20 safety deposit with your application to secure your child's spot. Deposits will be returned after attending both camp days!
To learn more and register your child today for ages 6-9, use this link: https://form.jotform.com/261544409978167
To learn more and register your child today for ages 10-14, use this link: https://form.jotform.com/261544800380149
Volunteers Welcome!
(October 15, 2025)
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦!
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Our Environmental Program is inviting volunteers to help us sort and bale cardboard in our recycling shed!
With a small team of just two people working year-round, we’re often overwhelmed by the incredible volume of materials our community contributes. That’s where you come in!
𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫:
High school seniors needing volunteer hours for resumes or scholarships
Clubs & groups looking for service projects
Anyone passionate about sustainability and community impact
We only ask for a few hours of your time — but you’re welcome to volunteer as much as you’d like. Every bit helps, and we truly appreciate it!
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨:
Learn more about our recycling efforts
Share ideas for improving our program
Play a key role in building a circular economy in our region
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝?
Message us here on Facebook or call our office at 337-584-1537 to speak with a team member and learn more!
Let’s work together to make a greener future.
Residential Recycling Drop-Off Now Open to Public!
(February 8, 2024)
Our recycling drop-off trailer is officially open and ready to collect your recyclables. The trailer is located behind the Health Department near the cul-de-sac. As a reminder, operational hours are M-F from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM with closures on holidays and other tribal closings. Materials being collected are cardboard, paper, plastic (#1-6), and aluminum cans. Please be sure to review the displayed recycling guidelines when you're dropping off your materials! Please reach our to our department with any questions!
New Illegal Dumping Ordinance Approved
(October 17th, 2023)
An increasing volume & variety of solid waste being generated on the reservation with often inadequate methods of managing solid waste are creating hazardous conditions. The conditions include threatening the public health, safety, & well being by contributing to land, air, & water pollution, diminishing our natural resources & aesthetics of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana’s Reservation environment. As a way to combat these issues, Environmental staff worked with tribal council & tribal attorneys in developing the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana’s Solid Waste Ordinance (CTLASWO). The ordinance was formally adopted by tribal council on Sept. 28th, 2023 with resolution NO. 2023-51. This ordinance defines solid waste terminology, outlines tribal jurisdiction relating to solid waste, and established penalties for solid waste related offenses. This ordinance is fully enforceable by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana’s police department with offenses tried in Tribal court. If you would like to review this ordinance, please reach out to us and we will be able to email you the document. If you wish to report an incident of illegal dumping on the Reservation, please download the form provided and email it to bledoux@coushatta.org.
Coushatta Tribe Awarded $565,000 EPA SWIFR Grant To Expand Recycling Infrastructure
(December 6th, 2023)
View EPA’s official news release below: