Deepwater Horizon Trustees Release Draft Early Restoration Plan
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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 Erin Greeson, National Audubon Society, 503.913.8978, egreeson@audubon.org Deepwater Horizon Trustees Release Draft Early Restoration Plan Natural Resource Damage Assessment Process Moves Forward (New Orleans, LA—December 6, 2013) Today, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced that the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Trustees have released their draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) and their draft Restoration Plan for Phase …
Restoring Bayou Bienvenue Wetland Triangle Important to New Orleans, Mississippi River Delta
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Elizabeth Skree, Environmental Defense Fund, 202.553.2543, eskree@edf.org Emily Guidry Schatzel, National Wildlife Federation, 225.253.9781, schatzele@nwf.org Erin Greeson, National Audubon Society, 503.913.8978, egreeson@audubon.org Arthur Johnson, The Lower Ninth Ward Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development, 504.421.9643, ajohnson@sustainthenine.org Restoring Bayou Bienvenue Wetland Triangle Important to New Orleans, Mississippi River Delta New interactive signs teach visitors about need for coastal restoration (New Orleans—November 15, 2013) Today, new educational, interactive signage will be unveiled on the Bayou Bienvenue Wetland Triangle viewing platform 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 …
Media Advisory: Bayou Bienvenue Wetland Triangle Signage Unveiling and Press Conference
Media Advisory for Friday, November 15, 2013 Contact: Elizabeth Skree, Environmental Defense Fund, 202.553.2543, eskree@edf.org Emily Guidry Schatzel, National Wildlife Federation, 225.253.9781, schatzele@nwf.org Erin Greeson, National Audubon Society, 503.913-8978, egreeson@audubon.org Arthur Johnson, The Lower Ninth Ward Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development, 504.421.9643, ajohnson@sustainthenine.org Bayou Bienvenue Wetland Triangle Signage Unveiling and Press Conference New educational, interactive signs teach visitors about need for coastal restoration Each year, thousands of people visit the Bayou Bienvenue Wetland Triangle viewing platform in New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward. …
Conservation Groups Respond to Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Environmental Impact Statement Launch
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: 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 Conservation Groups Respond to Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Environmental Impact Statement Launch Corps’ intention to conduct EIS seen as crucial step forward (New Orleans, LA – October 8, 2013) Today, a coalition of leading national and local conservation and restoration organizations – Environmental Defense Fund, National Audubon Society, National Wildlife Federation, Coalition to Restore Coastal …
Updated Media Advisory: Mississippi River Delta Restoration to Sponsor “A Prairie Home Companion” Broadcast from Historic Saenger Theatre
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2013 CONTACT: Emily Guidry Schatzel, 225-253-9781, schatzele@nwf.org Mississippi River Delta Restoration to Sponsor “A Prairie Home Companion” Broadcast from Historic Saenger Theatre WHAT: Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion” will be broadcast live from the restored and newly reopened Saenger Theatre, hosted by New Orleans public radio station WWNO (89.9 FM) and sponsored in part by the Mississippi River Delta Restoration Coalition, a group of leading local and national conservation organizations working together to advance sustainable solutions for …
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 …
New Update from Opening Day of BP Oil Spill Trial
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Elizabeth Skree, Environmental Defense Fund, 202.553.2543, eskree@edf.org Erin Greeson, National Audubon Society, 503.913.8978, egreeson@audubon.org Emily Guidry Schatzel, National Wildlife Federation, 225.253.9781, schatzele@nwf.org New Update from Opening Day of BP Oil Spill Trial Conservation Groups Respond to Day One, Debut New Video Timeline of Oil Disaster (New Orleans, LA—September 30, 2013) Today, phase II of the Deepwater Horizon civil trial began to determine how much BP will be required to pay in fines for the biggest oil spill in U.S. …
Conservation Organizations Demand BP Accountability for Gulf Oil Disaster
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Elizabeth Skree, Environmental Defense Fund, 202.553.2543, eskree@edf.org Erin Greeson, National Audubon Society, 503.913.8978, egreeson@audubon.org Emily Guidry Schatzel, National Wildlife Federation, 225.253.9781, schatzele@nwf.org Conservation Organizations Demand BP Accountability for Gulf Oil Disaster Deepwater Horizon civil trial resumes, groups reinforce need to restore (New Orleans, LA—Sept. 27, 2013) On Monday, Sept. 30, phase II of the Deepwater Horizon civil trial will begin to determine how much BP will be required to pay in fines for the biggest oil spill in U.S. history. Today, leading …
Media Advisory for Monday, September 30: The BP Oil Disaster Trial in New Orleans
Contact: Elizabeth Skree, Environmental Defense Fund, 202.553.2543, eskree@edf.org Erin Greeson, National Audubon Society, 503.913.8978, egreeson@audubon.org Emily Guidry Schatzel, National Wildlife Federation, 225.253.9781, schatzele@nwf.org Monday, September 30: The BP Oil Disaster Trial in New Orleans New video of gushing oil, visual timeline of oil spill to debut on 16-foot LED billboard outside courthouse **Interview and photo opportunities** Phase II of the 2010 BP oil disaster civil trial is scheduled to begin Monday, September 30, 2013. Representatives from three of America’s leading conservation organizations will …
Conservation Groups Issue Statement on New Timeline for Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: 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 Conservation Groups Issue Statement on New Timeline for Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion (New Orleans, LA – September 20, 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 Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation – released the following joint statement: …
RESTORE Council Releases Initial Gulf Coast Restoration Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: 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 RESTORE Council Releases Initial Gulf Coast Restoration Plan Groups urge Council to prioritize ecosystem restoration, Louisiana Coastal Master Plan in final plan (New Orleans, LA – August 21, 2013) Today, the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council released its Initial Comprehensive Plan: Restoring the Gulf Coast’s Ecosystem and Economy. Leading national and local conservation and …
Gulf Tourism Depends on a Healthy Gulf
PRESS RELEASE Contacts: Molly Moore, Sanderson Strategies Group, 202.682.3700, molly@sandersonstrategies.com Elizabeth Skree, Environmental Defense Fund, 202.553.2543, eskree@edf.org Gulf Tourism Depends on a Healthy Gulf New report shows wildlife tourism is central to Gulf Coast economy (New Orleans—July 9, 2013) The coastal environment of the Gulf of Mexico supports a $19 billion annual wildlife tourism industry that is highly dependent on critical investments in coastal environmental restoration, according to a survey released today by Datu Research LLC. “Wildlife Tourism and the …
Tagged Economics, ReportsTake action: Tell the RESTORE Council to prioritize ecosystem restoration
By Rachel Schott, Mississippi River Delta Restoration Campaign The period to publicly comment on the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council’s Draft Initial Comprehensive Plan ends soon, and we need you to submit your public comments to ensure the Council’s plan prioritizes environmental restoration. Per the RESTORE Act enacted in 2012, the Council is tasked with distributing BP oil spill funds across the five Gulf Coast states for restoration. However, many important decisions regarding spending and projects have yet to be …
Forty Thousand-Pound Tar Mat Discovered on Louisiana Barrier Island
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 Forty Thousand-Pound Tar Mat Discovered on Louisiana Barrier Island Effects of 2010 Gulf oil disaster still evident more than three years later (New Orleans—June 26, 2013) Recent news reports have confirmed the discovery of a massive 40,000-pound tar mat directly offshore of Grand Terre, a barrier island about 90 miles south of New Orleans. This announcement comes …