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Twenty Years After Katrina—A Scientific Reckoning with Louisiana’s Vanishing Coast
By Micah Denesse Twenty years have passed since Hurricane Katrina made landfall, and the scars it left on Louisiana’s coast remain both visible and deeply embedded in our collective memory. As a native of Plaquemines Parish, I have witnessed firsthand … Continue reading
Tagged bay denesse, coastal restoration, hunting, Louisiana, restoration project, wildlife conservationBringing Back Sportsman’s Paradise: Restoration Projects that Support Wildlife and Fisheries
By Connor Gilbert Since the 1930s, Louisiana’s coastline has undergone severe decline, losing approximately 2,000 square miles of land. This loss has erased vital marshes and wetlands that once supported a rich variety of wildlife and fisheries. What remains? Expanding … Continue reading
Tagged coastal restoration, Louisiana, restoration project, wildlife conservationLouisiana’s Next Coastal Master Plan: How to Get Involved
By Julia-Claire Oubre Louisiana’s next Coastal Master Plan might not be released until 2029, but it’s never too early for Louisiana residents, especially sportsmen, to get involved. In the first few years after Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana made coastal restoration a … Continue reading
Tagged coastal restoration, Louisiana, restoration projectConservation on Tap: Listening to the Coast, One Conversation at a Time
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
Tagged coastal restoration, Louisiana, restoration project, wildlife conservationChandeleur Island: A National Treasure Worth Saving
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
Tagged coastal restoration, Louisiana, restoration project, wildlife conservationLouisiana 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 projectTerracing 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, terracingA Milestone for Sportsman’s Paradise
Recently, our Sportsman’s Paradise made history by breaking ground on the single largest habitat restoration project in US history. The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion will reconnect the Mississippi River with its wetlands and build up to 27 square miles of habitat in Barataria Basin. Continue reading
Tagged Louisiana, Mid-barataria, restoration projectCreating Paradise at Davis Pond
Nearly a year after Hurricane Ida, the Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion provides answers for both coastal restoration and protection, as it both builds prime fish and wildlife habitat and mitigates storm damage in the Barataria Basin. Continue reading
Tagged Louisiana, restoration planning, restoration project, tv showRestoring the New Orleans Landbridge takes a Step Forward
A natural storm buffer that helps protect Greater New Orleans could disappear within our lifetimes. A new restoration project will help sustain the landbridge – enhancing habitat for fish, ducks and more than a hundred other species – while protecting roughly 1.5 million people Continue reading
Tagged coastal restoration, Louisiana, New Orleans, restoration project