Atchafalaya Basinkeeper is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection, restoration and preservation of the Atchafalaya Basin for future generations. The Atchafalaya Basin is a primary habitat for migratory birds in North America and its swamps, lakes and bayous serve ecological and commercial interests in southern Louisiana. Basinkeeper works to protect these critical wetlands from illegal development and human interference for the future sustainability of the Basin.