Save Pecan Island and the Migratory Flyway
UPDATE: August 25, 2026: Elected leaders presented their plans for SpaceX in Louisiana with very few details. There is still time to "public comment" on the FAA Waiver, Deadline August 31, 2026 SpaceX plans to launch rockets in one of North America's most critical wildlife corridors. Millions of migratory birds depend on this land. So do we. With the latest announcement, it seems the State of Louisiana will be handing over 130,000 acres to SpaceX.
Building a Coalition
Louisiana Stand Together
We need to connect every voice — and how this may impact their life and livelihood.
Sportsmen & Hunters
Duck hunters, anglers and outdoorsmen whose traditions depend on healthy wetlands.
Conservationists
NGOs already working to protect Louisiana's wetlands and the Mississippi Flyway, alongside wildlife advocates and habitat defenders.
Scientists & Researchers
Biologists, ornithologists, and ecologists documenting what is at stake.
Local Communities
Residents of Vermilion Parish and coastal Louisiana whose way of life is on the line.
Outdoor Economy
Guides, charter captains, ecotourism operators, and businesses built on Louisiana's wild places.
Elected Leaders
We welcome dialogue with elected officials at every level of government who share our commitment to protecting this region.
Voices of Pecan Island
From the Communities
The people of Vermilion Parish are speaking. Hear their stories — from Cheniere au Tigre and beyond.
Cheniere au Tigre
A look at one of Vermilion Parish's most storied and beloved communities — a place with deep roots, rich history, and a people who refuse to be forgotten.
Voices of Pecan Island
More stories from the communities of Vermilion Parish — the people, the land, and what's at stake.
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"Southwest Louisiana is not a launchpad. Its our home and the home of millions of migratory birds each year."
300+
Bird species at risk
130,000
Acres of wetland threatened
1
Chance to stop it
SpaceX's proposed expansion near Pecan Island, Louisiana would destroy thousands of acres of coastal marsh, wetland habitat, and critical stopover points for hundreds of migratory bird species. The Central Flyway is one of four major migratory routes in North America. Once this land is gone, it cannot be restored.
Wildlife at Risk
These species cannot afford to lose this land.
Whooping Crane
One of the rarest birds in North America — the state of Louisiana reintroduced the birds in 2011. These endangered birds are resident in the marshes of SWLA.
Mottled Duck
Considerable research has taken place on the nesting habitats of mottled ducks in this area. Mottled ducks nest in Louisiana and Texas primarily, resident to Louisiana year round.
Great Blue Heron
When herons disappear, the entire wetland ecosystem is collapsing.
News & Articles
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SpaceX is planning a rocket-launching spaceport in coastal Louisiana. Here are the plans.
SpaceX has filed plans for a new launch facility on Pecan Island in Vermilion Parish — a move that would place industrial rocket operations in the heart of one of North America's most critical migratory bird corridors.
Video
What has happened in Texas where they currently launch rockets.
Every year, hundreds of millions of birds cross this sky.
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