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Meet Johnny Marquez: A Lifelong Passion for Conservation
For as long as he can remember, Johnny Marquez has felt at home on the water. Before he could even walk, his parents had him offshore fishing—tucked into a laundry basket between the boat seats. Those early days on the … Continue reading
Tagged coastal restoration, Everglades, Gulf Coast, Mississippi River, sportsmen outreach, wildlife conservationMeet Connor Gilbert: On A Mission for Coastal Restoration
Some of Connor Gilbert’s earliest memories are of mornings spent with his father— venturing into the cool woods of Georgia, settling into the stand and waiting for the first sign of a deer through the trees. Growing up in Woodstock, … Continue reading
Tagged coastal restoration, Louisiana, sportsmen outreach, Vanishing Paradise, wildlife conservationSporting Council Member Receives Award
Vanishing Paradise Sporting Council member Ryan Lambert was honored this week with the National Wildlife Federation’s 2024 Conservation Leadership Award in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Tagged Louisiana, National Wildlife Federation, Ryan LambertSmoked Redfish Dip
This delicious recipe was provided by Capt. Ryan Lambert, president of Cajun Fishing Adventures and member of Vanishing Paradise’s Sporting Council. Continue reading
Tagged fishing, guide, Louisiana, recipe, Ryan LambertLouisiana approves the 2025 Coastal Annual Plan
Every year, Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) releases its Coastal Annual Plan for the upcoming fiscal year. This plan roadmaps how and where coastal funding will be used. After receiving approval from the state Legislature, the plan will … Continue reading
Tagged coastal planning, Louisiana, restoration projectWarren Coco’s Smoked Duck and Strawberry Salad recipe
Try these delicious recipes from Warren Coco and his sister, Arlene. Warren Coco is the owner and founder of GO-DEVIL Manufacturing in Louisiana as well as a member of Vanishing Paradise’s Sporting Council. WARREN COCO’S SMOKED DUCK – Whole plucked … Continue reading
Tagged recipeÇa c’est Bon!
From the marsh to the marinade. Out of the swamp and onto the skillet. However you want to plate it, Cook-Off for the Coast is a culinary event like no other that takes aim at simmering down that hard-to-satisfy wild … Continue reading
Tagged cook-off, LouisianaTerracing Project at 40 arpent canal
An innovative terracing project is helping turn the tide for wildlife habitat in St. Bernard Parish, just outside of New Orleans. Well-known for its abundance of fish and migratory waterfowl, the area attracts hunters and anglers from near and far, … Continue reading
Tagged Louisiana, restoration project, terracingLouisiana Legislators Gather for the Coast
Vanishing Paradise and partners host members of the Louisiana delegation of the Congressional Sporting Caucus. Continue reading
Tagged Louisiana, state legislatorsOpinion: An Ounce of Prevention Beats a Pound of Cure
By Wes Higgins, Guest Blogger Did you know that roughly one-third of America’s wildlife currently face an elevated risk of extinction? That nearly 40 percent of our freshwater fish are in trouble? That there are three billion fewer birds in … Continue reading