Hey John,
My name is Matthew Waguespack and I’m the Sportsmen Outreach Coordinator for Louisiana with Vanishing Paradise. Vanishing Paradise is a program of the National Wildlife Federation working to engage sportsmen to advocate for restoration of the Mississippi River Delta.
Vanishing Paradise and the month of November go hand-in-hand because our work often involves educating and informing sportsmen on the issue of coastal restoration in the duck blind and out on the water. November is a great month to be a sportsman in Louisiana because you get the opportunity to enjoy both hunting and fishing in the same outing, sometimes in the same spot. Migratory waterfowl like gadwalls, often times inhabit the same coastal ponds and potholes as redfish in south Louisiana providing ample opportunity for a Cajun cast and blast.
The fall season is one dedicated to family, friends, feasts, laughter and the outdoors. This is a great time for the modern hunter to partake in the festivities by preparing a wild game dish to share with friends and family this holiday season. If you don’t know any hunters but still want to try some wild game I encourage you to attend our Cook-off for the Coast on March 11. |
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- Matt Waguespack
Sportsmen Outreach Coordinator
National Wildlife Federation
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2023 Coastal Master Plan Community Meetings
Restore the Mississippi River Delta, along with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) are hosting their last set of community conversations ahead of the 2023 Coastal Master Plan’s official release in early January 2023. These meetings are a good opportunity for community members to come together, eat, and engage directly with the Coastal Master Plan team. Complimentary dinner will be served at all meetings. Meeting agenda includes:
- Dinner
- CPRA presentation
- Review of draft 2023 Coastal Master Plan
- What a future without action looks like for communities across south Louisiana
- Personal demonstration of the new 2023 Coastal Master Plan interactive viewer
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Meeting locations and dates are as follows:
Gonzales
Gretna
Date: 12/8/22
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Panda King Restaurant
( 925 Behrman Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056)
*Please note that this meeting will be translated into Vietnamese.*
You can register to attend either of these meetings here.
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Volunteer Opportunities
- Oyster Shell Recycling Volunteer Event 12.2.2022
- Tree Nursery Planting & Oyster Shell Recycling Volunteer Event 12.10.22
- Holiday Oyster Shell Recycling Volunteer Event 12.17.22
You can view more details and register to volunteer with the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana here.
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Supporter Spotlight
On November 12, our friends at Restore or Retreat hosted a marsh grass planting on West Grand Terre. Located near Grand Isle, West Grand Terre is widely known for its productive summertime fishing spots, but often overlooked is its importance as the first line of defense against hurricanes entering the Barataria Basin. The island was recently restored with $100 million of NRDA funds, but the vegetation on the island was not part of the project. Supported by the National Wildlife Federation. Restore or Retreat was able to purchase and plant 8,000 smooth cord grass plugs and 500 black mangroves. Event photos can be found HERE!
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