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The MRGO Impacted a Million Acres of Wildlife Habitat. What’s Next?
By Julia-Claire Oubre If you live, hunt or fish in coastal Louisiana or Mississippi, you’ve probably heard of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, or MRGO (pronounced ‘Mister Go’). The once-thought economically valuable shipping channel has impacted over one million acres … Continue reading
Tagged coastal restoration, Louisiana, restoration project, wildlife conservationMarsh Madness: Dauphin Island Fishing and Restoration
By Lew Carpenter From the time that I began fishing in the Gulf, the impact of receding wetlands on the ecosystem was apparent. It’s been 25 years since that time, and oil spills, politics, climate change and infrastructure development have … Continue reading
Tagged coastal restoration, fishing, restoration project, wildlife conservationTwenty 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 conservationOpening Day of Dove Hunting: A Celebration of Community and Heritage
By Johnny Marquez As sportsmen, we know that hunting is so much more than simply an opportunity to harvest an animal. It’s a time to appreciate the outdoors, share traditions, spend time with friends and family, enjoy extended stays at … Continue reading
Tagged hunting, Louisiana, wildlife conservationConservation 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 conservationSeeing Red!
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
Tagged coastal restoration, Louisiana, wildlife conservationMeet 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 conservation