Latest news: June 8, 2012
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BP fine funds tied by politics By Jordan Blum, The Advocate. June 8, 2012. “WASHINGTON — Optimism continued to wane Thursday for the fate of the federal transportation spending legislation that contains language that would direct several billion dollars in BP fine money to Louisiana and other Gulf states…” (Read more) Study: Oyster reef restoration could boost Gulf Coast economy By Harlan Kirgan, The Mississippi Press. June 7, 2012. “PASCAGOULA, Mississippi — Oyster reef restoration projects using penalty money from …
RESTORE Fines Focused on Oyster Reef Restoration Will Jumpstart Gulf Economy, Create Jobs
This release was originally distributed by Environmental Defense Fund. Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida Stand Most to Benefit (Washington, D.C.–June 6, 2012) After a comprehensive investigation into the hiring potential of 130 nationwide firms involved in the oyster reef restoration industry, the Duke University Center on Globalization, Governance & Competitiveness today released a report, “RESTORING GULF OYSTER REEFS: Opportunities for Innovation,” finding that oyster reef restoration projects could provide quadruple economic returns for the Gulf Coast states. The study comes …
Latest news: June 7, 2012
Study: Job growth if BP fines used for coast By Kevin McGill, Associated Press. June 6, 2012. “NEW ORLEANS — A study commissioned by two nonprofit groups says thousands of jobs would be created along the Gulf Coast if money from BP oil spill penalties and other sources were dedicated to coastal restoration…” (Read more) U.S. House approves energy bill with change in wetlands regulations By Bruce Alpert, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). June 6, 2012. “WASHINGTON — The House approved …
Latest news: June 6, 2012
Senate proposal has language on RESTORE Act By Jordan Blum, The Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.). June 6, 2012. “WASHINGTON — A Senate-led proposal submitted Tuesday for the transportation legislation included the RESTORE Act language directing BP fine money to Louisiana and other Gulf states…” (Read more) Louisiana Fishermen Pioneer Floating Architecture By Saskia de Melker, PBS NewsHour. June 5, 2012. “Raccourci Old River is known as one of the best fishing spots in Point-Coupee Parish, Louisiana. This community of more …
Latest news: June 5, 2012
New $10 million for Louisiana’s coast would be a key appropriation: An editorial The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). June 4, 2012. “U.S. Reps. Steve Scalise and Cedric Richmond scored a victory for Louisiana’s imperiled coast Friday, successfully amending the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill to include $10 million for a restoration plan that was first authorized by Congress five years ago…” (Read more) Legislature approves plan to use oil spill fines for coastal restoration By Jeff Adelson, The Times-Picayune. June 4, …
Latest news: June 4, 2012
The Wild Side The Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.). June 3, 2012. “Once again, the 2012 session of the Legislature provided us with more reason to understand why the words “infinite wisdom” and “Louisiana Legislature” are seldom mentioned in the same sentence…” (Read more) U.S. House votes to restore funding for Louisiana ecosystem restoration By Bruce Alpert, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). June 1, 2012. “WASHINGTON – The House voted 216-177 today to restore $10 million of the $16.8 million proposed by …
Latest news: June 1, 2012
Don’t raid coastal money from BP spill fines: An editorial By Manuel Torres, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). June 1, 2012. “Louisiana lawmakers must understand the urgency of coastal restoration — this state is facing a struggle for its survival and desperately needs Congress to commit 80 percent of Clean Water Act fines from the BP spill to the Gulf Coast states by passing the Restore Act…” (Read more) Editorial: Lawmakers may be gambling with state’s coast The American Press (Lake …
It’s here – the start of the 2012 hurricane season
By Douglas Meffert, National Audubon Society, Audubon Louisiana For those of us living on the Gulf of Mexico and east coast of the United States, we are entering our annual season of trepidation and preparedness — the annual hurricane season, which officially begins this Friday, June 1. Last Thursday, Robert Detrick, Director of NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, announced that NOAA expects an “average” hurricane season, based on a 30-year seasonal average. They estimate 9 to 15 named …
Latest news: May 31, 2012
Congressman Steve Scalise opposes amendment allowing state lawmakers to redirect oil spill fines By Jeff Adelson, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). May 30, 2012. “U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Metairie, is calling on state lawmakers to abandon a proposal that could allow the Legislature to redirect fines from the Deepwater Horizon disaster to projects unrelated to coastal restoration…” (Read more) Oversight of BP fine money sparks concern in Legislature By Jeremy Alford, The Houma (La.) Courier. May 30, 2012. “BATON ROUGE — …
Latest news: May 30, 2012
Officials support the Restore Act By TaMaryn Waters, The Tallahassee (Fla.) Democrat. May 30, 2012. “The Deepwater Horizon oil disaster two years ago was a gut check for the Gulf Coast, particularly for Florida fishermen and small businesses, who have yet to get over it…” (Read more) Pressure builds over plan for BP oil spill cash WTSP-TV. May 29, 2012. “Tallahassee, Florida – A coalition of business and government groups is urging Congress to take final action on the RESTORE …
Latest news: May 29, 2012
Advancing Louisiana’s coastal plan: An editorial Editorial, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). May 25, 2012. “Louisiana’s blueprint for saving our shrinking coastline was adopted by the state Legislature this week, and that’s a significant step forward in the state’s fight to survive…” (Read more) Editorial: RESTORE Act huge step in war to save wetlands Editorial, The American Press (Lake Charles, La.). May 25, 2012. “Approval by the state Legislature earlier this week of the 2012 Louisiana Coastal Master Plan presents a …
Latest news: May 25, 2012
Louisiana hailed for coastal measures United Press International. May 24, 2012. “WASHINGTON, May 25 (UPI) — Louisiana legislators were praised by a consortium of environmental groups for outlining a 50-year plan to protect the coastal ecosystem…” (Read more)
Latest news: May 24, 2012
2012 Coastal Master Plan aims to stem tide of Louisiana land loss By Maya Rodriguez, WWL-TV. May 23, 2012. “NEW ORLEANS– Looking 50 years into the future, Louisiana’s 2012 Coastal Master Plan aims to turn back the tide of the relentless land loss plaguing the state…” (Read more) Gulf fishermen reel from seafood troubles By Cain Burdeau and Jay Reeves, Associated Press. May 24, 2012. “LAFITTE, La. (AP) — Gloom infects the hard-working shrimp and crab docks of this gritty …
Latest news: May 23, 2012
Louisiana House approves 50-year plan for restoring coast By Jeff Adelson, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans). May 22, 2012. “Baton Rouge — A 50-year, $50 billion plan for restoring Louisiana’s eroding coast, along with the annual plan for the coming year, won the unanimous support from the Louisiana House of Representatives on Tuesday, the last hurdle in a sometimes-contentious process that began in January. Based around a strategy of providing multiple lines of defense, projects ranging from barrier islands to levees …
Conservation Groups Commend Louisiana Legislature for Approving State’s 2012 Coastal Master Plan
Plan lays out vision for protecting and restoring Louisiana’s coastal resources and communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (Baton Rouge, LA—May 22, 2012) Local and national conservation groups praised the state Legislature today for unanimously approving the 2012 Louisiana Coastal Master Plan, a 50-year blueprint for restoring Louisiana’s rapidly disappearing coastal wetlands and protecting the state’s natural resources and communities. The groups also commended the state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority for drafting the plan to reflect a comprehensive, science-based vision that …