Woodside Energy Announces $5 Million Investment to Restore Native Habitats at Sam Houston Jones State Park

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Woodside Energy has announced a $5 million investment in a comprehensive, multi-year initiative to restore biodiversity and strengthen the environmental resilience of Sam Houston Jones State Park in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The project will be delivered in partnership with the Louisiana Office of State Parks under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Bill Nungesser along with RES and McNeese State University (MSU). This unique partnership brings together expertise in conservation, habitat restoration and environmental research to support the long-term recovery of the park’s native ecosystems. Woodside, a global energy company, is exclusively funding the project, committing $5 million over six years to restore more than 800 acres of forest habitat within the park. This contribution marks the largest corporate donation ever received by a state park in Louisiana and will facilitate the development of sustainable future conditions for the park’s distinctive longleaf pine, cypress tupelo swamps and hardwood forests. Woodside Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer International Daniel Kalms emphasized the importance of the investment in Southwest Louisiana and its relevance to the company’s longstanding presence in the state. “With more than 17 years of operations in Louisiana, Woodside is honored to participate in this collaborative public-private partnership, investing in the preservation of Louisiana’s valuable natural legacy. The initiative is another significant step forward for our ongoing investment in Southwest Louisiana, where Woodside and its partners are committing $17.5 billion to the Louisiana LNG Project in Calcasieu Parish. “I’ve always said some of Louisiana’s greatest treasures are not found inside four walls, they are found in places like Sam Houston Jones State Park. This historic investment will help ensure it remains a place families can enjoy for generations to come,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. “By restoring more than 800 acres of native habitat, we are enhancing the visitor experience while protecting the natural beauty that makes Louisiana's State Parks so special. We are grateful to Woodside Energy and our partners for helping us create a healthier, more resilient landscape, improve access for visitors, and make the park an even greater destination for campers, hikers, birdwatchers, and outdoor enthusia...

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