Latest Mississippi River Delta News: Oct. 30, 2014

Gulf Coast landowners, farmers can tap $40M in conservation cash from BP oil spill
By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune. Oct. 29, 2014.
“This monumental partnership is an encouraging sign of the cooperation and dedication present on all sides with a stake in restoring this unique ecosystem…” (read more)

BP’s aggressive PR strategy obfuscates facts
By Alexis Sobel Fitts, Columbia Journalism Review. Oct. 29, 2014.
“The company’s flack blurs lines between journalism and company mission…” (read more)

Public comments sought on RESTORE Act draft NOAA science plan
By NOAA. Oct. 29, 2014.
“Long-term priorities for Gulf of Mexico ecosystem research detailed…” (read more)