Wildlife groups warn not to waive protections to accommodate Louisiana SpaceX site

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 849

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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SpaceX’s plans to launch thousands of rockets a year from coastal Southwest Louisiana will put habitat and hurricane protection at risk, according to three wildlife groups that oppose waivers to federal regulations aimed at expediting the development.

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation, National Wildlife Federation and Pontchartrain Conservancy filed comments on proposed rule updates with the Federal Aviation Administration, just ahead of Gov. Jeff Landry announcing the $100 …

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