FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Atchafalaya Basinkeeper to Host 10th Annual Save the Basin Event
Henderson, LA – Atchafalaya Basinkeeper (ABK) will host its 10th Annual Save the Basin event on Sunday, March 22nd, at Cypress Cove in Henderson. This all-day event brings together communities across South Central Louisiana to celebrate and support the vital Atchafalaya Basin.
The all-day event will feature live music from renowned Louisiana artists including Michael Doucet, Jourdan Thibodeaux, Drew Landry, The Forest Huval Band, and The Babineaux Sisters Band. Attendees can also participate in a silent auction and raffles, enjoy dancing, and hear directly from ABK leadership about ongoing conservation efforts in the Basin.
Dean Wilson, Atchafalaya Basinkeeper’s Executive Director and long-time advocate for the Basin, will speak about the organization’s key achievements and the continued challenges facing one of Louisiana’s most important natural resources.
The Atchafalaya Basin, the world’s most productive swamp, is a treasure of Louisiana. It is central to Cajun culture, supports a unique ecosystem of cypress-tupelo swamps found nowhere else on Earth, fuels the fishing and crawfishing economy, provides habitat for migratory birds, and protects millions of people in South Louisiana from Mississippi River flooding.
Atchafalaya Basinkeeper is a small, grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the Atchafalaya Basin and its ecosystems for future generations. The 10th Annual Save the Basin event is a vital part of ABK’s mission to foster community, awareness, and action around the beautiful Basin we all cherish.
Event Details:
• Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
• Location: Cypress Cove – 1399 Henderson Levee Rd, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
• Activities: Live music, silent auction, raffles, dancing, and remarks from Dean Wilson on ABK’s work
Special Offer: $15 for a one-year membership (event day only)
Media Contact: Monica Fisher – monica@basinkeeper.org – 225-685-9439
Media Passes: Reporters are eligible for free media passes to attend the event. Please contact Monica Fisher to request a pass.
Interview Opportunities: Monica Fisher, Development Director, and Dean Wilson, Executive Director, are available for interviews (on-air, print, or TV) before, during, or after the event. Please contact Monica Fisher to schedule an interview.
PSA – 10th Annual Save the Basin Event
Join Atchafalaya Basinkeeper for the 10th Annual Save the Basin event on Sunday, March 22nd at Cypress Cove in Henderson. Enjoy live music from Michael Doucet, Jourdan Thibodeaux, Drew Landry, The Forest Huval, and The Babineaux Sisters, plus a silent auction and raffles. Learn more at Basinkeeper.org/events
Thank you for your ongoing support!
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Kirby Vining
Community Engagement Coordinator
Atchafalaya Basinkeeper
225-692-1964
