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Vanishing Paradise was launched in 2009 by Ducks Unlimited and National Wildlife Federation to advocate for restoration of the processes that created the Mississippi River Delta by nationalizing the issue and educating members of congress.
Media Contact: Emily Guidry Schatzel, National Wildlife Federation, 225.253.9781, Email Emily
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May 22 National Sportsman's Group Urges Gulf Restoration Council to Prioritize Ecosystem Projects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Emily Guidry Schatzel, 225.253.9781, schatzele@nwf.org National Sportsman’s Group Urges Gulf Restoration Council to Prioritize Ecosystem Projects Group sends letter saying protecting wildlife and habitat will yield economic recovery for the Gulf (New Orleans – May 22, 2013) Today, more than 350 hunting and fishing businesses and organizations sent a letter to … read more »
Feb 24 Gulf Oil Spill Case: BP Needs to Be Held Accountable
New Orleans, LA (February 24, 2013) – BP is facing tens of billions of dollars in penalties as the U.S. Department of Justice and the British oil giant get ready to start trial Monday over civil charges stemming from the 2010 Gulf oil spill. However, a recent report in the Wall Street Journal suggests that … read more »
Jan 15 2013 Conservation Pro Staff Announced
Hunters and anglers from across the country will advocate for the Mississippi River Delta The Vanishing Paradise coalition is taking a huge step forward by announcing the makeup of its 30-member promotional staff. Land Tawney, who manages Vanishing Paradise on behalf of the National Wildlife Federation, says the group of volunteer leaders will be a … read more »
Jan 02 Vanishing Paradise Names Advisory Council
Members of the council have “a real passion for the outdoors” and “a proven record of success.” Today, Vanishing Paradise announced the members of its new advisory council, which is made up of a dozen conservation leaders from across the United States. Land Tawney, who manages the Vanishing Paradise coalition on behalf of the National … read more »
Dec 04 Duck Commander Urges Restoration of Mississippi River Delta's Imperiled Wetlands
Duck Commander, a world-leader in the manufacture of duck calls and waterfowl hunting equipment and the company featured in the A&E television program “Duck Dynasty,” recently added its name to a list of more than 800 businesses and organizations to sign a letter urging Congress to support the restoration of the Mississippi River Delta’s imperiled … read more »
Oct 17 Ducks Unlimited Scientist Recognized by Wildlife Society
Ducks Unlimited director of science and public policy, Tom Moorman, Ph.D., has won The Wildlife Society’s (TWS) 2012 Jim McDonough Award. Moorman received the award at the TWS annual conference in Portland, Ore., on Monday, Oct. 15. “Dr. Moorman came into the public spotlight as the leader of DU’s Gulf Coast Oil Spill Response Team … read more »
Oct 15 Vanishing Paradise Announces First-Ever Conservation Prostaff
Calling for applicants from across the country who value hunting, fishing and conservation- Today, Vanishing Paradise announced the launch of the first-ever conservation prostaff, a group of dedicated and passionate sportsmen and women who will help raise awareness of the importance of restoration the Mississippi River Delta across the country. Interested individuals can apply for … read more »
Sep 25 National Poll of Hunters and Anglers Shows Overwhelming Support for Gulf Clean-up
Sportsmen and women want fines from 2010 Gulf oil disaster used to restore critical coastal ecosystems- A new national poll released today shows that hunters and anglers prioritize protecting the Gulf ecosystem and using fines paid by BP and other parties responsible for the 2010 Gulf oil disaster to be used for Gulf restoration. The … read more »
Jun 28 National Sportsman's Group Hails Congressional Progress on RESTORE Act
Legislation will dedicate $5 to $21 billion to Gulf Coast restoration- Today, the coalition of more than 700 national state and local hunting and fishing organizations and businesses that is Vanishing Paradise praised the Senate and House for reaching an agreement on a Surface Transportation Extension Act conference report that includes the RESTORE Act. The … read more »
May 22 Vanishing Paradise Commends Louisiana Legislature for Approving State's 2012 Coastal Master Plan
Plan lays out vision for protecting and restoring Louisiana’s coastal resources and communities- The coalition of more than 700 national state and local hunting and fishing organizations and businesses that is Vanishing Paradise praised the Louisiana Legislature today for unanimously approving the 2012 Louisiana Coastal Master Plan, a 50-year blueprint for restoring the rapidly disappearing … read more »
Mar 28 Shimano American Corporation Signs on to Vanishing Paradise's Letter to Congress
Shimano American Corporation, a world leader in fishing tackle design and manufacturing, and its G.Loomis Rods and PowerPro operations today added its name to a growing list of hunting and fishing business and organizations to sign a letter urging the federal government to support the restoration of the Mississippi River Delta. The letter is authored … read more »
Mar 14 Vanishing Paradise Hails Senate Passage of RESTORE Act on Transportation Bill
Vote Follows Recent House Approval of Efforts to Dedicate BP Fines to Gulf Restoration- The coalition of more than 700 national state and local hunting and fishing organizations and businesses that is Vanishing Paradise commended the Senate today for passing the Surface Transportation Bill with the RESTORE the Gulf Coast States Act included as an … read more »
Mar 08 National Sportsman's Group Praises Senate for Passing Gulf Restoration Amendment
Today’s Vote Follows Recent House Approval of Similar Amendment Vanishing Paradise—an effort by National Wildlife Federation (NWF) to unite sportsmen and women on the important issue of Mississippi River Delta restoration—praised the Senate today for its strong bipartisan approval of legislation that would dedicate 80 percent of the Clean Water Act (CWA) fines for the … read more »
Feb 27 Oil and water mixing in a vanishing paradise
The Gulf Oil Spill nearly two years later It’s been nearly two years since the nation witnessed one of the largest oil spills in U.S. history. In that time, Congress still has not taken decisive action to restore the Gulf Coast and its billion-dollar natural-resources-based economy. Please join us at a briefing event next week … read more »
Feb 16 National Sportsmen's Groups to Congress: ‘Restore Mississippi River Delta and Gulf Coast Now'
More than 650 outdoors companies and organizations sign on to letters calling for Gulf restoration Washington, D.C., February 16, 2012—A group of more than 650 hunting, fishing and outdoor sporting businesses and organizations are sending two sign-on letters to Congress today with a clear message —restore the Mississippi River Delta and the Gulf Coast, a … 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 »
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 »
Sep 21 Vanishing Paradise Praises Senate Committee For Approving Gulf Restoration Bill
Senate urged to pass bipartisan bill to dedicate oil spill fines to restore Gulf (Baton Rouge, LA—September 21, 2011) Vanishing Paradise, a joint effort of National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and multiple state, local and national hunting and fishing groups and businesses to unite hunters and anglers for Mississippi River Delta restoration, praised the Senate Environment … read more »
Jul 21 Vanishing Paradise Praises Gulf Senators for Cosponsoring Restoration Bill
Landmark legislation dedicates oil spill fines to restore crucial fish and wildlife habitats- Vanishing Paradise thanked a bipartisan coalition of Gulf Senators today for cosponsoring the RESTORE Gulf Coast Act. The legislation ensures that fines from last year’s oil spill are used to help restore the Gulf ecosystem. The oil spill compounded already degraded … read more »
Jul 19 Only Two Weeks Left to Win 'Cast and Blast' Getaway in Mississippi River Delta
Registration for Vanishing Paradise’s Fishing and Hunting Sweepstakes Ends July 31- There are only two weeks left to enter Vanishing Paradise’s ‘cast and blast’ adventure sweepstakes. One lucky winner and their guest will experience three days and two nights of hunting and fishing in the Mississippi River Delta. “The Mississippi River Delta provides a waterfowl … read more »
Jun 14 Sportsmen Tell Congress: Use Oil Spill Fines to Restore the Gulf
Outdoor industry leaders from across the country are meeting with their members of Congress today, urging them to dedicate the Clean Water Act penalties from last summer’s oil spill towards restoring the Gulf. Vanishing Paradise, a joint effort of the National Wildlife Federation and Ducks Unlimited, organized the event and took out a full-page ad … read more »
Jun 03 New Study Confirms Significant Land Loss Along Louisiana Coast
Coastal Louisiana has lost more than 1.2 million acres in the past 78 years, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey National Wetlands Research Center. The study analyzed wetland changes from 1932 to 2010 and provides a more accurate picture than previously available. “This more detailed analysis provides vital information for conservation … read more »
Apr 28 Mercury Marine Gives Support to Sportsmen's Effort to Restore Louisiana's Coastal Wetlands
Mercury, a marine industry leader in manufacturing and sales of outboard, inboard and stern drive engines, gauges and controls, today added its name to a rapidly growing list of businesses and organizations to sign a letter urging Congress to dedicate the resources needed to restore Louisiana’s vanishing coastal wetlands. The letter, authored by the National … read more »
Apr 22 Down Payment for Coastal Restoration
Vanishing Paradise commends landmark announcement- Agreement comes at first memorial of oil disaster and marks first step toward restoration- One year after the BP oil disaster began in the Gulf of Mexico, the Natural Resources Trustees announced that BP has agreed to provide an unprecedented $1 billion toward early restoration projects along the Gulf. This … read more »
Apr 21 One Year Later: A Look at the BP Oil Disaster's Effects on Wildlife
New Orleans, April 20, 2011—A national teleconference for sportsmen and women hosted by National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) drew thousands of hunters and anglers calling for Congress to dedicate Clean Water Act penalties from last summer’s oil disaster to Gulf Coast restoration. The oil disaster has jeopardized already degraded wildlife habitats that … read more »
Feb 25 Cast and Blast Giveaway Announced
It’s a sportsman’s dream come true: a two-day, three-night cast and blast vacation for you and a friend courtesy of Captain Ryan Lambert and Cajun Fishing Adventures. Round-trip airfare for two is also included, provided by Vanishing Paradise. Cajun Fishing Adventures, named one of the top five lodges in the North America by Sport Fishing … read more »
Feb 17 B.A.S.S. signs VP letter urging Congress to restore Louisiana's Coast
B.A.S.S. today added its name to Vanishing Paradise’s growing list of sportsmen’s organizations signing a letter to Congress urging it to dedicate the resources and implement policies needed to restore Louisiana’s imperiled coastal wetlands. The letter, authored by the National Wildlife Federation’s Vanishing Paradise campaign and Ducks Unlimited, was signed by the three owners of … read more »
Feb 02 Michael Iaconelli Joins Effort to Protect, Restore Louisiana's Coastal Wetlands
Michael Iaconelli, one of professional bass fishing’s elite anglers and host of City Limits Fishing on the Versus Network, is giving his support to help the National Wildlife Federation and Louisiana Wildlife Federation raise awareness for the need to restore and protect Louisiana’s imperiled coastal wetlands. Iaconelli’s Professional Edge Fishing has joined with more than … read more »
