News
Jan 20 A Blueprint for Fixing the Coast
The 2012 Coastal Master Plan is a realistic assessment of what it will take to create new wetlands and increase hurricane protections for people living in the coastal zone. Louisiana’s sportsmen need to get behind this bold plan to save the coast. In mid-summer of 2010, amid the chaos of the BP oil spill and … read more »
Jan 12 Vanishing Paradise Lauds Visionary Coastal Master Plan
Vanishing Paradise Lauds Visionary La. Coastal Master Plan, Urges that Final Plan Provides Essential Protection for Mississippi River Delta Communities, Fish, Wildlife (Baton Rouge— January 12, 2012) As the state of Louisiana released its draft 2012 Coastal Master Plan Thursday, Vanishing Paradise urged state officials to ensure that the final plan uses the best available … read more »
Dec 20 Something Needs to be Done, But What?
I have had the wonderful opportunity for nearly the last six years to travel around Louisiana and elsewhere to meet with passionate outdoorsmen, business leaders, commercial fishermen, policy makers and coastal residents to discuss our state’s rapidly vanishing coastal wetlands, the importance of those wetlands and the need to make every effort possible to restore … read more »
Nov 14 The Good Folks at Recycled Fish
Our good friend Teeg Stouffer over at Recycled Fish has been most kind to Vanishing Paradise. Some of you may remember this Fish Schtick video Teeg shot at the Bassmaster Classic in New Orleans back in February. This month, the folks at Recycled Fish have done two incredible things for Vanishing Paradise. First, Teeg made … read more »
Nov 13 The Simple Pleasure of Wandering the Marsh
Fishing Louisiana’s coastal marsh is the highlight of my year and, for the past 13 years, I have been engaging annually in the simple pleasure of wandering the marsh in search of redfish. As past editor of Western Outdoors I’ve fished from Alaska to Baja, California to Florida—nothing compares to fishing this world-class destination. Driving … read more »
Oct 20 Photo Contest: Fishing Across America
What’s your favorite fishing photo? Are you holding a tarpon almost as tall as you? Is it a picture of your granddaughter holding up her first blue gill? Or is it a snapshot of that day spent fly-fishing in a clear mountain steam? In our new contest, we want to see fishing photos from our … read more »
Oct 17 New Report Shows U.S. Wetland Losses Accelerating
Ducks Unlimited scientists have completed an analysis of a recent federal report on the status of America’s wetlands. The report, issued periodically by the U.S. Department of the Interior, indicates gains in some wetland types and disturbing declines in others that provide important habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. Overall, the study shows a negative … read more »
Oct 12 Gulf Restoration Gains Momentum With Introduction of House Bill and Task Force Calling For Action
Vanishing Paradise praises bill dedicating oil spill fines to restoring Gulf wildlife habitats- (New Orleans, LA—October 12, 2011) Vanishing Paradise is commending the recent introduction of a bipartisan bill in the House that will ensure that 80 percent of penalties paid by BP and others responsible for last year’s Gulf oil spill are used to … read more »
Oct 03 New Study Documents BP Oil's Impact on Common Baitfish in Gulf Ecosystem
New Orleans, LA – A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences documents the effect of BP oil on Gulf killifish. This minnow-like wetlands fish, also known as bull minnow or cacahoe, is a critical part of the Gulf’s food chain and are a commonly used baitfish. The study finds … read more »
Oct 03 The Oil Spill's Lingering Impact on Gulf Minnows
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences documents the effect of BP oil on Gulf killifish. This minnow-like wetlands fish, also known as bull minnow or cacahoe, is a critical part of the Gulf’s food chain and are a commonly used baitfish. The study finds that oil exposure has … read more »
