News & Updates
The latest news, updates and events from our campaign to protect and restore the Mississippi River delta.
May 08 Explosive fishing on Louisiana's barrier islands
Fishing on Louisiana’s barrier islands is about to explode. The warm winter and early spring combined with less freshwater from the Mississippi and Atchafalaya Rivers should mean brown shrimp will be showing up in passes and off barrier islands in large numbers this year. Trout, redfish and flounder will be following the shrimp and should … read more »
May 02 One step forward for plan to restore the coast
Louisiana’s 2012 comprehensive coastal restoration and hurricane protection master plan took another big step toward final legislative approval this week when the state senate approved it without a dissenting vote. The next step is approval by the state’s House of Representatives. The plan must first get approval from house committees on natural resources and transportation … read more »
Apr 30 How long must we wait?
An old friend who’s been on the front line of Louisiana’s coastal restoration and hurricane protection efforts for more than a decade recently passed along a comment that the Corps of Engineers’ New Orleans District is likely the only corps district in the country in position to be responsible for such great failure and consequently … read more »
Apr 24 New report says addressing Louisiana coastal loss is worth national investment
A recent report by the Mississippi River Delta Science and Engineering Special Team addressed 10 fundamental questions about saving the Mississippi River Delta, including how to reverse coastal marsh loss, what impacts could result from restoration efforts and the economic blow to Louisiana and the nation if this important coastal ecosystem is lost. The economic … read more »
Mar 29 Shimano American Signs Vanishing Paradise's Letter to Congress
The Shimano American Corporation—along with its G.Loomis and PowerPro lines—has added its name to Vanishing Paradise’s letter to Congress. “Sustainable recreational use by anglers of our natural resources relies on healthy fisheries and the habitat which supports them,” said Phil Morlock, director of environmental affairs for Shimano’s operations in the both the U.S. and Canada. … read more »
Mar 27 Is there hope for the coast?
How the Wax Lake Delta made one man an optimist. Everyone who has traversed South Louisiana’s myriad of marshes, bayous, lakes and bays in a Global Positioning System-equipped boat has had the same experience. Showing brightly are big green or yellow blobs that, according to the GPS, should be land. In reality, there’s nothing around … read more »
Mar 14 A Thank You Note From 35 Conservation Groups to 76 Senators
American Fisheries Society – American Fly Fishing Trade Association – American Sportfishing Association – Archery Trade Association – Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies – B.A.S.S. LLC – Berkley Conservation Institute, Pure Fishing – Boone and Crockett Club – Catch-A-Dream Foundation – Coastal Conservation Association – Center for Coastal Conservation – Conservation Force – The … 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 09 RESTORE Act Passes Senate with Strong Bipartisan Support
Yesterday afternoon, the Senate passed the RESTORE Act amendment with an overwhelming show of bipartisan support—the final vote was 76 to 22. This legislation would dedicate 80 percent of the Clean Water Act fines from the oil disaster to restoring the Gulf’s economies and ecosystems. “Today, the Senate has taken a big step to make … read more »
Mar 08 Sportsmen: We Need Your Voice TODAY
UPDATE: Sportsmen, take a bow! The RESTORE Act Amendment just passed with a strong 76-22 vote. It’s not over yet, but this is a huge first step. Thank you for all your support. The Senate will vote today on an amendment that, if it passes, would be fantastic news for sportsmen all over the country. … read more »
