WHO IS VANISHING PARADISE?

The Vanishing Paradise program was launched in 2009 by Ducks Unlimited and National Wildlife Federation to raise awareness and support in the outdoors community on a critical conservation issue of our time — restoring the Mississippi River Delta and Gulf Coast.

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  • Cook-Off for the Coast 2025: A Flavorful Success for Louisiana Coastal Restoration 

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    By Connor Gilbert The much-anticipated Cook-Off for the Coast 2025 was a resounding success! Hosted at Docville Farm on February…

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  • Meet Johnny Marquez: A Lifelong Passion for Conservation

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    For as long as he can remember, Johnny Marquez has felt at home on the water. Before he could even…

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    Meet Connor Gilbert: On A Mission for Coastal Restoration

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    Some of Connor Gilbert’s earliest memories are of mornings spent with his father— venturing into the cool woods of Georgia,…

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Coastal Land Loss

The Mississippi River Delta is suffering—losing critical fish and waterfowl habitat due to natural causes and decades of mismanagement.

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Restoration Solutions

Restoring the Mississippi River Delta will take large-scale projects that can imitate the Mississippi River’s natural processes and restore habitat along the coast.

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