Latest Mississippi River Delta News: January 28, 2012
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Restoration task force approves $57.8 million for wetlands projects, begins to design four more By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). January 24, 2013. “A federal-state coastal restoration task force on Thursday (Jan. 24) approved construction of a $26 million project to restore wetlands at the mouth of Bayou Bonfouca on the Lake Pontchartrain shoreline in St. Tammany Parish, and a $32 million project to rebuild more than 500 acres of wetlands near Lost Lake in Terrebonne Parish. The Coastal …
Latest Mississippi River Delta News: January 25, 2012
Coastal restoration strategies are key topic at Slidell reception The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). January 24, 2012. “Jimmy and Suzanne Broadwell recently hosted a reception at their home, Tranquility Plantation, for guests interested in learning more about the issue of coastal wetlands loss in Louisiana and how the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) plays a key role in developing and carrying out coastal restoration strategy. The event featured more than 40 guests from Slidell, New Orleans and surrounding areas…” (Read …
Latest Mississippi River Delta News: January 24, 2012
New anti-flooding ideas urged By Amy Wold, The Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.). January 24, 2013. “It’s not possible for every community in south Louisiana to be surrounded by a levee, but there are other options available to reduce the risk of flooding, according to one state group…” (Read more) App May Help Track Impact of Louisiana Coastal Losses The Associated Press. January 24, 2013. “An Internet-based app under development may help a Web app may help document the disappearing culture …
Latest Mississippi River Delta News: January 23, 2012
Research scientists hear that some remain skeptical of seafood safety in aftermath of BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). January 22, 2013. “Members of the public renewed questions about the safety of seafood in the aftermath of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill Tuesday night during a public hearing at a gathering of scientists to discuss ongoing research about the effects of the spill…” (Read more) BP Deepwater Horizon spill: Scientists say seafood safe, …
Latest Mississippi River Delta News: January 22, 2013
Justice Department, BP defend $4 billion Deepwater Horizon criminal plea agreement By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). January 18, 2013. “BP and the U.S. Justice Department filed a joint statement in federal court this week defending the plea deal reached to settle criminal charges stemming from the disastrous 2010 Gulf oil spill, saying the penalties amount to “severe corporate punishment” that will “deter BP and other deepwater drillers from permitting such a catastrophe in the future…” (Read more) Researchers …
Latest Mississippi River Delta News: January 18, 2013
Greater New Orleans Foundation, Ford Foundation fund study on coastal residents’ challenges By Benjamin Alexander-Bloch, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). January 17, 2013. “While projects already exist to restore Gulf of Mexico wetlands and build levees, the Greater New Orleans Foundation and the Ford Foundation are funding a new project to focus on the needs of people who live in vanishing coastal communities…” (Read more) New Mardi Gras Pass could be restricted if oil facility gets OK to rebuild road By …
Latest Mississippi River Delta News: January 17, 2013
Family members of BP Deepwater Horizon accident victims criticize company’s $4.5 billion criminal settlement By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). January 15, 2013. “At least five family members of workers killed in the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster and one injured worker have filed victim statements in response to BP’s proposed $4.5 billion settlement of criminal charges stemming from the accident…” (Read more) Ken Salazar leaving a legacy of change By Darren Goode, Politico. January 17, 2013. “Major changes in …
Latest Mississippi River Delta News: January 15, 2013
Global warming is swamping us: Bob Marshall By Bob Marshall for The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). January 13, 2013. “The South Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East recently received a highly anticipated report on the future of the East Land Bridge — that strip of marsh and ridge line between Chef and Rigolets passes that serves as the roadbed for U.S. 90…” (Read more) Gulf Oil Spill Case: Buddy Caldwell, Louisiana Attorney General, Has Already Spent Nearly $24 Million By Melinda Deslatte and …
BP Oil Spill: 1,000 Days Later
It’s been exactly 1,000 days since the BP-operated oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded, gushing millions of barrels of crude oil into a body of water that supports countless ecosystems and economies. Below is a timeline of major events that have occurred in the last 1,000 days. Tell BP to stop stalling, take responsibility, and pay the maximum Clean Water Act fines for which they are liable — now! Sources: – Restorethegulf.org, “First oiled bird is recovered.” – …
Tagged EconomicsLatest Mississippi River Delta News: January 14, 2012
BP wants a pass on Clean Water Act fines for 810,000 barrels of oil collected from well during spill By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). January 11, 2013. “Attorneys for BP on Friday asked a federal judge to rule that at least 810,000 barrels of oil collected from its blown-out Macondo well should not be counted when any Clean Water Act fines are levied against the company and other responsible parties…” (Read more) Vitter’s new role could benefit the …
Latest Mississippi River Delta News: January 11, 2013
Money promised for our eroding coast: Editorial The Times-Picayune. January 11, 2013. “With Transocean Ltd.’s agreement this month to pay $1.4 billion in civil and criminal fines for its role in the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill, Louisiana is edging closer to a meaningful infusion of money for coastal restoration…” (Read more)
Latest Mississippi River Delta News: January 10, 2012
Federal appeals court in New Orleans hands rare win to environmental group in BP oil spill case By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). January 9, 2013. “BP and its partners in the Macondo well that released an estimated 4.9 million gallons of oil over three months beginning in April 2010 should be required to inform state officials — and the public — of the toxic materials included in the spill, and the potential health effects of those materials, a …
Latest Mississippi River Delta News: January 8, 2012
Oiled pelican photo in “HOLD BP ACCOUNTABLE” ad greets Justice employees at Washington Metro station By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). January 7, 2013. “A photo of a struggling pelican coated with oil floating in the Gulf of Mexico now greets workers arriving at the Navy Archives Metro station, close to the Department of Justice’s Pennsylvania Avenue headquarters building…” (Read more) Louisiana adds 11,145 acres to Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune. January 7, 2013. …
Latest Mississippi River Delta News: January 7, 2012
Transocean’s $1.4B oil spill deal will help Gulf By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press. January 4, 2013. “NEW ORLEANS — A $1.4 billion settlement between the Justice Department and Deepwater Horizon rig owner Transocean Ltd. will pump hundreds of millions of dollars into projects designed to help the Gulf Coast recover from the nation’s largest offshore oil spill…” (Read more) Corps says $10.3 billion, 98-mile Morganza to the Gulf levee plan is cost-effective By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). …
Latest Mississippi River Delta News: January 4, 2013
Rig Owner Will Settle With U.S. in Gulf Spill By John Schwartz, The New York Times. January 3, 2012. “The driller whose floating Deepwater Horizon oil rig blew out in 2010, causing a massive oil spill, has agreed to settle civil and criminal claims with the federal government for $1.4 billion, the Justice Department announced Thursday…” (Read more) Transocean to pay $1.4B fine for Gulf oil spill Donna Leinwand Leger, USA TODAY. January 13, 2012. “Transocean, the drilling company that …