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Restoring the Coast for Wildlife and Sportsmen, 20 Years Post-Katrina
Posted 08/22/2025
By Julia-Claire Oubre It’s been nearly 20 years since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita decimated the Gulf Coast, impacting communities, habitat and wildlife mainly in Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. The storms showed us just how important our coastal marshes and barrier … Continue reading
Conservation on Tap: Listening to the Coast, One Conversation at a Time
Posted 07/30/2025
By Connor Gilbert This summer, my colleague Johnny Marquez and I have focused on connecting with coastal communities through Conservation on Tap events with Vanishing Paradise. These gatherings offer more than just updates on local restoration projects—they create space for … Continue reading
Chandeleur Island: A National Treasure Worth Saving
Posted 07/17/2025
By Johnny Marquez I can still vividly remember my first trip to Chandeleur. I left Mississippi with my parents and my sister to spend the night at Horn Island with plans to fish the “shallow field” the next day. As … Continue reading
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
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