The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), along with ten other alligator range states, has launched the GatorWise website. The site is a collaborative effort from all Southeastern states with alligator populations to educate the general public on the basics of coexisting safely with alligators.

A few tips from the site include:

• Assume alligators are present when near a water body.
• Never feed alligators.
• Don’t dispose of fish or food scraps in water.
• Never harass, capture, or handle an alligator.
• Be responsible for people and pets in your care.
• Maintain awareness anytime you are in or near water.

The site can be reached at http://www.Gatorwise.org. The goal of this site is to promote realistic public perceptions about alligators and assist the public in taking appropriate action to minimize conflict.

If you have questions, please contact Alligator Program Manager Jeb Linscombe at jlinscombe@wlf.la.gov