Conservation Groups Praise White House for Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Executive Order
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Elizabeth Skree, Environmental Defense Fund, 202.553.2543, eskree@edf.org Emily Guidry Schatzel, National Wildlife Federation, 225.253.9781, schatzele@nwf.org Brian Moore, National Audubon Society, 202.386.1516, bmoore@audubon.org Conservation Groups Praise White House for Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Executive Order Order demonstrates continued commitment to restoration; eyes turn to BP to make things right in gulf (Washington, D.C. — September 10, 2012) Today, local and national conservation organizations thanked President Obama for issuing an executive order reinforcing the White House’s commitment to Gulf Coast restoration in …
Time for BP to Make Things Right in the Gulf
By Elizabeth Skree, Environmental Defense Fund In the wake of Hurricane Isaac, 12 miles of Louisiana coastline have been closed because of newly washed up tar balls. Though the oil still must be analyzed, many — including BP — say that these tar balls could be leftovers from the 2010 BP oil disaster. (Update: Tests taken today confirm that the oil is from the 2010 BP spill) At the same time, the Department of Justice has filed a memo blasting BP and underscoring the federal …
Tagged EconomicsSeven years later, a continued call for restoration
By Elizabeth Skree, Communications Manager, Environmental Defense Fund Hurricane Katrina made landfall in coastal Louisiana on August 25, 2012. The storm was one of the most-damaging hurricanes on record, taking nearly 2,000 lives and causing over $80 billion in damage. A nation watched in horror as the city of New Orleans was destroyed, residents were stranded and chaos ensued. No one will ever forget what happened that day, and every year as the anniversary approaches, we are reminded of the …
Latest news: July 27, 2012
Protecting Louisiana By U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy, The Daily Comet (Lafourche Parish, La.). July 26, 2012. “We know the Gulf Coast is one of America’s most important assets. The energy, shipping, chemical, fishing and tourism industries on the coast generate economic activity that creates jobs throughout America…” (Read more) Spillways can divert sand from river to rebuild wetlands By Engineering at Illinois. July 26, 2012. “In the spring and summer of 2011, high floodwaters on the Mississippi prompted the corps …
Geosynthetics Industry Poised to Grow as Gulf Coast Restoration Ramps Up
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Elizabeth Skree, 202-553-2543, eskree@edf.org Geosynthetics Industry Poised to Grow as Gulf Coast Restoration Ramps Up RESTORE Act will increase environmental restoration, spur economic growth (Washington, D.C.—July 26, 2012) What are geosynthetics and why are they central to the creation of jobs and expansion of coastal restoration projects? A new Duke University study, “GEOSYNTHETICS: Coastal Management Applications in the Gulf of Mexico,” details how the emerging geosynthetics industry can create jobs benefitting nearly 200 employee locations in 36 states, …
Tagged Economics, ReportsProfiles in Resilience: Ecology and Environment, Inc.
This is the next in our “Profiles in Resilience” series, highlighting companies that work on coastal restoration in the Mississippi River Delta and Gulf Coast. By Audrey Payne, Environmental Defense Fund Ecology and Environment, Inc. (E & E) is an environmental consulting firm that was founded in 1970 and prides itself on its ability to get “the most environmental bang for your buck.” A few of their projects include helping countries around the world write environmental policy; working on environmental …
Tagged EconomicsLatest news: July 6, 2012
Groups ask ruling on new pass By Amy Wold, The Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.). July 4, 2012. “A number of national and local environmental groups sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Friday, asking that Mardi Gras Pass be formally designated as a navigable waterway…” (Read more) Gulf Coast states prepare to spend billions in fine money By Ledyard King and Deborah Barfield Berry (Gannett Washington Bureau). USA Today. July 5, 2012. “WASHINGTON – It took …
Latest news: July 5, 2012
Opinion: RESTORE Act calls for careful monitoring By Editorial Staff, New Orleans City Business. July 3, 2012. “The disappearing Louisiana coastline moved one significant step closer to salvation when Congress approved the RESTORE Act last week. Using money from pending penalties on BP for the 2010 Gulf oil spill, a strategy to replenish fading marshland and rebuild beaches can be put into action…” (Read more) Phil Bryant names team to recommend projects for RESTORE Act funds By The Associated Press. …
Groups Commend Louisiana Congressional Supporters on Passage of RESTORE Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Chris Macaluso, Louisiana Wildlife Federation, 225.802.4048, chris@lawildlifefed.org Elizabeth Skree, Environmental Defense Fund, 202.553.2543, eskree@edf.org Emily Guidry Schatzel, National Wildlife Federation, 225.253.9781, guidrye@nwf.org Karen Gautreaux, The Nature Conservancy, 225.788.4525, kgautreaux@tnc.org Kevin Chandler, National Audubon Society, 202.596.0960, kchandler@audubon.org Scott Madere, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, 225.767.4181, scottm@crcl.org GROUPS COMMEND LOUISIANA CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORTERS ON PASSAGE OF RESTORE ACT Legislation restoring Gulf Coast ecosystems and economy included in Transportation Bill (Baton Rouge, La. – June 29, 2012) Today, local and national …
Groups Commend Congress on RESTORE Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Elizabeth Skree, Environmental Defense Fund, 202.553.2543, eskree@edf.org Emily Guidry Schatzel, National Wildlife Federation, 225.253.9781, guidrye@nwf.org Kevin Chandler, National Audubon Society, 202.596.0960, kchandler@audubon.org Heather Layman, The Nature Conservancy, 703.475.1733, hlayman@tnc.org David Willett, Ocean Conservancy, 202.351.0465, dwillett@oceanconservancy.org Mary Babic, Oxfam America, 617.517.9475, mbabic@oxfamamerica.org GROUPS COMMEND CONGRESS ON RESTORE ACT Legislation restoring Gulf Coast ecosystems and economy included in transportation bill (Washington, D.C. – June 28, 2012) Local and national conservation groups have issued the following joint statement in response to the Senate and House …
Tagged ReportsLatest news: June 22, 2012
More than the Restore Act: An editorial By Editorial page staff, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, La.). June 22, 2012. “Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says that President Barack Obama is firm in his commitment to use a large share of fines from the BP oil spill to restore Louisiana’s coast, and that’s certainly reassuring…” (Read more) Landry move would bring La. more revenue By Jordan Blum, The Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.). June 22, 2012. “WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Jeff Landry, R-New …
Latest news: June 21, 2012
No deal has been struck on sending BP oil spill fines to Gulf Coast By Bruce Alpert, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). June 20, 2012. “Washington — With time running out, House-Senate negotiators still haven’t reached a deal on a transportation spending bill that Louisiana lawmakers hope will designate 80 percent of BP oil spill fines to the Gulf Coast. Both House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid offered a bit of bipartisan advice this week to the …
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Tagged EconomicsMore than 100 Gulf Coast cities, municipalities, economic development groups and chambers of commerce urge Congress to pass RESTORE Act
Yesterday, 118 leaders representing cities, municipalities, economic development groups and chambers of commerce from all five gulf states sent a joint letter to House and Senate leadership urging them to pass the RESTORE Act. If passed, the RESTORE Act would direct the majority of fines paid by those responsible for the 2010 gulf oil spill back to Gulf Coast communities. Both the Senate and House have passed versions of the RESTORE Act as part of their transportation bills. The legislation …
Reshaping a Greater New Orleans: Rebuilding Our Coast
This story was originally published on WYES.org. Can Louisiana’s Coast Be Saved? The state says it can and that it has a plan to protect and restore the imperiled Louisiana coast. Tune in as experts discuss the planned projects, their costs, and their chances for success. Watch RESHAPING A GREATER NEW ORLEANS: REBUILDING OUR COAST Sunday, May 20 at 8:00 p.m. Repeats Thursday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 25 at 10 p.m., and Sunday, May 27 at noon. The …