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Seeing Red!
Posted 06/12/2025
By Johnny Marquez When the weather turns warm, and we edge into summer, many Gulf Coast anglers start to see red – red snapper, that is. With state recreational seasons opening across the Gulf between April and May, depending on … Continue reading
Restoring Sportsman’s Paradise, One Plant at a Time
Posted 06/04/2025
By Connor Gilbert It’s not every day that work includes getting to play in the dirt, but luckily for me, it recently did. I was able to help with a marsh grass and black mangrove planting on newly built terraces … Continue reading
Maurepas swamp: Louisiana’s largest Wildlife Management Area is getting the attention it deserves!
Posted 04/11/2025
By Connor Gilbert As drivers travel along I-10 and pass the Bonnet Carré Spillway, they may notice what appears to be a land bridge just below the roadway. This area is part of a much larger restoration effort that includes … Continue reading
Cook-Off for the Coast 2025: A Flavorful Success for Louisiana Coastal Restoration
Posted 02/20/2025
By Connor Gilbert The much-anticipated Cook-Off for the Coast 2025 was a resounding success! Hosted at Docville Farm on February 1 by the Meraux Foundation, Vanishing Paradise and Restore the Mississippi River Delta, the event brought food lovers, conservationists, and … Continue reading
Meet Johnny Marquez: A Lifelong Passion for Conservation
Posted 02/05/2025
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
Meet Connor Gilbert: On A Mission for Coastal Restoration
Posted 01/30/2025
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
Sporting Council Member Receives Award
Posted 06/28/2024
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
Smoked Redfish Dip
Posted 06/25/2024
This delicious recipe was provided by Capt. Ryan Lambert, president of Cajun Fishing Adventures and member of Vanishing Paradise’s Sporting Council. Continue reading
Louisiana approves the 2025 Coastal Annual Plan
Posted 05/16/2024
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
Warren Coco’s Smoked Duck and Strawberry Salad recipe
Posted 04/15/2024
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
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