PROTECTING PARADISE TO PRESERVE THE FUTURE.
America’s great coastal treasures are calling for our care. Vanishing Paradise, a program of the National Wildlife Federation founded in 2009, unites sportsmen and women who believe in protecting the places that make our outdoor traditions possible.
Whether out on the water or in the halls of Congress, we’re raising our voices and working to help restore, rebuild, and defend habitats that fish, waterfowl, and future generations depend on.
Keep the momentum flowing by joining our Sporting Council, following us on social media, signing up for our newsletter or attending our community events.
Latest News
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Shaping the Future of Conservation: LSU Students Learn Both Sides of Wildlife Management
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By Connor Gilbert Louisiana’s landscape and its natural resources offer an incredible living classroom for students to learn. Between I-10…
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Twenty Years After Katrina—A Scientific Reckoning with Louisiana’s Vanishing Coast
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By Micah Denesse Twenty years have passed since Hurricane Katrina made landfall, and the scars it left on Louisiana’s coast…
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Bringing Back Sportsman’s Paradise: Restoration Projects that Support Wildlife and Fisheries
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By Connor Gilbert Since the 1930s, Louisiana’s coastline has undergone severe decline, losing approximately 2,000 square miles of land. This…
Coastal Land Loss
Across the Gulf Coast, wildlife habitat is suffering—critical fish and waterfowl habitats are being lost due to natural causes and decades of mismanagement.
Restoration Solutions
Restoring these vital areas along the Gulf Coast will take large-scale projects and nature-based solutions.
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