Louisiana Land Loss (IMAGE) Louisiana State University Caption Over the past 50 years, Louisiana has lost 20 percent of its wetlands. LSU researchers are part of the team offering new solutions to this problem. Credit National Audubon Society Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.