"The Louisiana Waterfowl Alliance is a statewide assembly of waterfowl advocates organized to insure the continuation of Louisiana's rich waterfowl and waterfowl hunting heritage; to support the protection, expansion and enhancement of waterfowl production and wintering habitat; to maintain and improve waterfowl hunting opportunities and the quality of the waterfowl hunting experience; to encourage and support research that will improve the knowledge and techniques upon which waterfowl management is based; to educate and advocate on behalf of the waterfowl resource and waterfowl hunters; to foster the experiential education of youngsters in waterfowl conservation; to serve as a forum and provide the venue for fellowship and information sharing among Louisiana waterfowlers and all who are devoted to conserving, restoring and enhancing the waterfowl resource; and to promote the highest standards of safe and ethical behavior while afield."