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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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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 »
