The Cane River Waterway Commission is highlighting Mitchell Mayfield, River Management Biologist, as part of its ongoing “Meet the Commission” series.

Originally from Denham Springs, Louisiana, Mayfield graduated from Northwestern State University in 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor in Wildlife Management.

As River Management Biologist, Mayfield brings his education and understanding of Louisiana’s natural resources to the preservation and protection of Cane River and its ecosystem.

Mayfield looks forward to supporting the river, its ecosystem and the community that depends on it.

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