Oil Spill Commission Forum Stresses Need for Tougher Industry Standards, Better Safety Practices, and Coastal Restoration
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The National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling held a public forum yesterday (Jan. 12) in New Orleans to discuss the commission’s final report that was released the day before with approximately 250 interested members of the public. Representatives from the National Wildlife Federation’s coastal Louisiana restoration team and oil spill commission members Donald F. Boesch and Frances G. Beinecke attended the public meeting. The commission members summarized the report’s findings and recommendations, including the …
Why Should We Save Coastal Louisiana?
By Diane Huhn, Bayou Grace Community Services Since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Bayou Grace Community Services has been working to address the most critical and immediate environmental needs of residents of Lower Terrebonne Parish, La. Coastal land loss is a daily reality for those living in these communities. For many, land loss means living in a constant state of recovery and anticipating the next flood, be it from a tropical storm, hurricane, or even high tides. Through its Environmental Outreach program, Bayou …
First Meeting of Gulf Restoration Task Emphasizes Action, Inclusiveness, Comprehensiveness
By Paul Harrison, Environmental Defense Fund A packed room of approximately 250 people in Pensacola, Fl. welcomed the first meeting of President Obama’s Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force on Nov. 8th. Impassioned speeches from Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Chairman Garret Graves and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Mimi A. Drew emphasized the environmental, human, and economic need for not only fixing the damage caused directly by the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster, but also addressing the long-term …
Working Environments Workshop Highlights Restoration Job Creation
By Brian Jackson, Environmental Defense Fund Last week, Oxfam America and the Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Social Work co-hosted a two-day workshop (Nov. 15-16) on LSU’s campus in Baton Rouge, La. about how to put Gulf State residents back to work restoring and improving their coast. The Working Environments Workshop brought together local and national architects, academics, state and parish officials, non-governmental organizations, community advocates, and business interests to discuss how to create sustainable “working environments” across the Gulf. Economic …
Tagged EconomicsDELTAS2010: World Delta Dialogues Focuses on Mississippi River Delta Restoration
By Karen Gautreaux, The Nature Conservancy The inaugural DELTAS2010: World Delta Dialogues conference, held on October 17-21 in New Orleans, brought together approximately 450 participants from 15 countries to address the complex issues facing the world’s deltas. Representatives included government agencies, coastal scientists, environmental non-profits, and numerous stakeholder interests, such as energy, navigation and coastal community groups. The purpose of the conference was to foster cooperation among government and interest groups regarding the world’s deltas and to share information that will contribute …