Gulf Oil Disaster: 5 Years Later Infographic
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It’s been nearly five years since the start of the BP oil disaster, and the negative effects are still being felt. New research conducted over the last few years indicates that the Gulf will likely take years, even decades, to recover. Below is a look at some of the unfortunate side effects that are still plaguing the Gulf today. Take Action Sign the petition today to make sure BP oil spill fines are put to good use! Help spread the …
New Website Tracks Impacts of Coastal Restoration On Businesses and the Gulf Economy
This post originally appeared on the website OurCoastOurEconomy.org. Environmental Defense Fund today launched a new business-focused website, OurCoastOurEconomy.org, which provides comprehensive information and data on the direct links between Louisiana coastal restoration and the survival and growth of business sectors in the state, Gulf region and nation. The website offers resources on the economics of restoration, policy updates on the RESTORE Act and other restoration funding, a map of businesses poised to grow with increased funding for coastal restoration, news updates and reports. Who would find this website …
Tagged EconomicsConference on Coastal Restoration this Saturday
Join us this Saturday! National Wildlife Federation, along with the City of New Orleans, will be hosting a conference on Saturday, September 20th to explore the critical role of coastal restoration efforts on the future of the city. All the details can be found on the flyer below. Hope to see you there! Coastal conference agenda:
MEDIA ADVISORY: Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. CT
CONTACTS: Emily Guidry Schatzel, National Wildlife Federation, 225.253.9781, schatzele@nwf.org Elizabeth Skree, Environmental Defense Fund, 202.553.2543, eskree@edf.org Steve Murchie, Gulf Restoration Network, 941.441.7035, steve@healthygulf.org BREAKING NEWS: BP Found Grossly Negligent in 2010 Gulf Oil Disaster Gulf Coast groups to host press conference at site of BP trial this afternoon at 3:30 pm CT Please join coastal restoration advocates and impacted community leaders for a press conference at the federal courthouse in New Orleans, the site of the ongoing BP trial, to …
Conservation Groups React to Ruling that BP Grossly Negligent in 2010 Oil Disaster
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Emily Guidry Schatzel, National Wildlife Federation, 225.253.9781, schatzele@nwf.org Elizabeth Skree, Environmental Defense Fund, 202.553.2543, eskree@edf.org Erin Greeson, National Audubon Society, 503.913.8978, egreeson@audubon.org Conservation Groups React to Ruling that BP Grossly Negligent in 2010 Oil Disaster Today’s ruling a vital step toward holding BP accountable, restoring the Gulf (September 4, 2014 – New Orleans) National and local organizations working on Mississippi River Delta restoration – Environmental Defense Fund, National Wildlife Federation, National Audubon Society and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation – released the following …
Public meetings in Louisiana to solicit feedback on RESTORE Council funding distribution
The State of Louisiana is hosting three meetings in September to increase public awareness around the funding distribution of the RESTORE Act and to request additional feedback and ideas from the public. The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council, also known as the RESTORE Council, is responsible for distributing 30% of the money directed to the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund. Members of the public are invited to submit formal proposals for projects or programs for funding consideration, to voice support for existing projects, or …
Infographic: Four years after the BP oil spill, the Gulf is still hurting
This Sunday, April 20, 2014, marks the 4-year anniversary of the BP oil spill. Four years after the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded releasing 4.1 million barrels of oil into the Gulf and killing 11 workers, new research continues to show that the effects of the spill are more far reaching than most had ever imagined. As BP continues to run misleading ads suggesting the Gulf is fine, and as they continue to argue the extent of their liability in …
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announces Nearly $68 Million for Louisiana Restoration Projects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Erin Greeson, National Audubon Society, 503.913.8978, egreeson@audubon.org Emily Guidry Schatzel, National Wildlife Federation, 225.253.9781, schatzele@nwf.org Elizabeth Skree, Environmental Defense Fund, 202.553.2543, eskree@edf.org National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announces Nearly $68 Million for Louisiana Restoration Projects $40.4 million dedicated to Mid-Barataria Diversion, a critical project to comprehensive coastal restoration (New Orleans, LA – November 14, 2013) Today, leading national and local conservation and restoration organizations – Environmental Defense Fund, National Audubon Society, National Wildlife Federation, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana and the …
Timeline of the Gulf Oil Disaster: Make BP Restore
Yesterday, September 30, 2013, as phase II of the 2010 BP oil spill civil trial began in New Orleans, members of the Mississippi River Delta Restoration Campaign gathered outside the courthouse to demand BP be held fully accountable for the largest environmental disaster in U.S. history. At 6:30 am, we debuted a brand new BP oil spill timeline video LIVE outside the courthouse on a 16-foot, high definition LED billboard in an effort to highlight the ongoing need for restoration and …
Send a message to BP: flood their inbox!
Contrary to BP’s PR campaigns, the Gulf is still reeling from the impacts of the oil spill. To make matters worse, BP is trying to dodge accountability. As we enter day 2 of the BP trial, it’s important to keep the pressure on BP to ensure they are fined the maximum penalties possible. We can make that happen by generating thousands of messages from concerned citizens across the country. Flood their inbox! Facebook Go to the BP America Facebook page and click ‘message.’ …
#makeBPpay National Day of Action
Our national #makeBPpay Twitter Day of Action is here! Stand with us by demanding BP pay the maximum fines for which they are liable from the 2010 gulf oil spill! Despite BP’s advertising campaigns to the contrary, the gulf is still suffering from the 2010 spill. Last week, it was announced that 565,000 pounds of oil had washed ashore during Hurricane Isaac. Earlier this month, a three-mile long sheen of oil appeared in the gulf near the Macondo well. Additionally, some …
Mississippi River Delta Restoration Campaign launches petition to hold BP accountable
Since the devastating 2010 BP oil disaster, we’ve been working to send some well-deserved funds to the gulf. For over two years, we worked with leaders in Congress on a bill that would do just that. After a long battle, we finally helped pass the RESTORE Act in July 2012, which set up the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund to deliver 80 percent of the Clean Water Act penalty money from BP back to the gulf. Unfortunately, over two years after the …
Louisiana residents: Call your state senator NOW before session ends!
“I oppose the Senate Finance Committee amendment to House Bill 812. Money from the BP oil spill should be used for coastal restoration and not be redirected for ‘other purposes.’ Please support the House passed versions of HB 812 and HB 838.” Call the state Senate office today (225) 342-2040 and ask to be connected to your senator (you can give them your address if you don’t know who he or she is) and relay the message above. Once you’ve …
Two Years Later: Day 2
From April 20th, 2010 through April 5th, 2011 some 1,149 sea turtles washed up along the gulf coast. Of the dead turtles, an overwhelming majority were Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, the most endangered sea turtle species in the world, which nests only in the Gulf of Mexico. Last month alone, 40 more dead sea turtles were found on the shores of Mississippi, proving that two years later, the worst effects of the BP oil spill are far from over. Check …
Two Years Later: Day 1
Welcome to the first day of “Two Years Later.” We’re kicking off the week with a video from our partners at Environmental Defense Fund showing some of the awful destruction that took place as a result of the 2010 BP oil spill. After all that, can you believe that two years later, the gulf coast STILL has not received any money from the Clean Water Act penalties? httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jPjJPVdR4g Check out our Facebook page to share this with your friends. …