The Louisiana Aquatic Chelonian Research Board has the following responsibilities in the State of Louisiana:
• promote the growth and development of Louisiana’s aquatic chelonian industry by expanding research related to aquatic chelonians
• improving the quality and variety of Louisiana aquatic chelonians through research
• increasing sales of Louisiana aquatic chelonians through advertising and marketing, thereby promoting the general welfare of the people of this state
Members of the Louisiana Aquatic Chelonian (Turtle) Research & Promotion Board
• Mr. Jesse Evans (LA Turtle Farmers Assn.)
• Mr. Kenneth Landry (LA Turtle Farmers Assn.)
• Mr. Ricky Ganey (Independent Turtle Farmers of LA)
• Ms. Dianne Strange (Pet Turtle Cooperative Assn.)
• Mr. Harvey Kleibert (Pet Turtle Cooperative Assn.)
• Vacant Seat (knowledge of aquatic chelonian industry)
• Commissioner Mike Strain, DVM (Ex Officio)