10th Annual Save the Basin

On Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, Atchafalaya Basinkeeper will host its 10th Annual Save The Basin event at Cypress Cove in Henderson!

Come enjoy the unique Cajun-inspired artists, silent auction, raffles, live music, and dancing!

This year's lineup features incredible local talent, including Jordan Thibodeaux, Michael Doucet, Drew Landry, The Babineaux Sisters, and The Forest Huval Band.

Every attendee receives a raffle ticket for a swamp tour for up to 6 people with Basinkeeper Dean Wilson.

Guest speakers will be discussing our organizations’ most critical achievements in the Basin and some of the most troublesome hurdles to date facing our progress in conservation.

This all day event brings together communities around South Central Louisiana in support of the beautiful Louisiana wetlands we all cherish. The Atchafalaya Basin the most productive swamp in the world and is vitally important to Louisiana’ Cajun culture; it supports a unique ecosystem of cypress-tupelo swamps found nowhere else on the planet, provides a habitat for our fishing and crawfishing economy, and plays a significant role as a safe harbor for thousands of migratory birds as well as protecting millions of people in South Louisiana from Mississippi River floods.

All proceeds from the event will go directly towards protecting and restoring the Basin.

Ticket prices are:

• General Admission: $25
• Children 5-12: $15
• Children 0-5: Free

Tickets available online and at the door.

(Donate $15 along with your ticket price and receive one year membership to Atchafalaya Basinkeeper!)

Artists, please contact Kirby @ 225-692-1964 to submit art for the silent auction!