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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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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 »
