Gulf ads thank gulf senators for passing gulf restoration amendment
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62 Gulf businesses, business groups, restoration advocacy groups sign ads News Release (Washington, D.C.—March 23, 2012) Five Gulf state newspapers will run full-page color ads starting today thanking the nine Gulf senators who recently voted in favor of legislation to dedicate 80 percent of the Clean Water Act fines from the parties responsible for the Gulf oil spill to restoring the Gulf ecosystem and economy. The ads features a “thank you” from 62 Gulf businesses, business groups and restoration advocacy …
NWF tour finds BP oil still soaking Louisiana marshes, menacing wildlife
This story was originally posted on the National Wildlife Federation‘s Wildlife Promise blog. By Miles Grant, National Wildlife Federation The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) this week led a boat trip to Louisiana marshes hit hard by the Gulf oil disaster. The trip made depressingly clear that while national attention has moved on and Congress still hasn’t passed legislation to restore the Gulf, much BP oil remains, it’s easy to find and it’s never far from the Gulf’s wildlife. The trip out of Myrtle Grove …
Mardi Gras Pass: A new diversion on the Mississippi River springs to life
By John Lopez, Ph.D., Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation The Bohemia Spillway, located along the east bank of the Mississippi River two miles south of Pointe a la Hache, La., is a rare opportunity to observe the natural processes and potential benefits of the Mississippi River flow into the Louisiana wetlands. Because there is no artificial river levee to obstruct flow during high water, the river has been flowing into the adjacent wetlands for 85 years. In 2011, the Lake Pontchartrain …
Bassmaster Classic returns to the Mississippi River Delta
This story was originally posted the Vanishing Paradise blog. By Lacey McCormick, National Wildlife Federation The Mississippi River Delta is one of the best places on earth to catch monster largemouth bass. If America’s anglers didn’t know that before, they certainly discovered it last year when Kevin van Dam shattered the previous Bassmaster Classic stringer record at the 2011 Bassmaster Classic. Last night, the Vanishing Paradise team was honored to have the opportunity to make a presentation to executives at B.A.S.S. and …
RESTORE Act Fines Could Provide Job Opportunities in Gulf Coast, 32 Other States
Economic Study Released 2 Days Before House Hearing on RESTORE Act (Tallahassee, FL–December 5, 2011) The Clean Water Act penalties from last year’s BP oil disaster could kick start the launch of a long-term investment in ecosystem restoration and create jobs that would benefit at least 140 businesses with nearly 400 employee locations in 37 states, including more than 260 in the Gulf Coast and nearly 60 in Florida, according to a new Duke University study. The report—“RESTORING THE GULF …
Tagged Economics, ReportsTonight: Documentary Examines Solutions to “Turning the Tide” on Mississippi River Delta Collapse
Tonight, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m., Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) premiers Turning the Tide, a powerful new documentary about restoring America’s disappearing Mississippi River Delta. The film includes many voices, including experts from the organizations collaborating in the Mississippi River Delta Restoration Campaign. Tune in tonight to this must-see film. Here’s more from LPB’s announcement: “Turning the Tide, a new 90-minute documentary from Louisiana Public Broadcasting, presents an in-depth examination of proposed solutions, proven strategies and bold engineering that can …
Restore the Mississippi River Delta Campaign Launches New Website
By Elizabeth Skree, Environmental Defense Fund Welcome to the new home of Delta Dispatches! Today, five national and local conservation organizations launched www.MississippiRiverDelta.org, a new site focused on efforts to restore and revitalize one of America’s greatest natural resources: the Mississippi River Delta. Here, visitors can find scientific information about the delta, public policy analysis, cultural and historical summaries, as well as Delta Dispatches: a news blog about restoration efforts in the delta. “MississippiRiverDelta.org is a one-stop shop for news, …
Latest news: November 16, 2011
Protecting the environment and jobs: Bob Marshall By Bob Marshall, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, La.). November 15, 2011. “They say there’s truth in numbers. Let’s start with these: 2.7 billion — That’s how much energy industries spent gaining access to Congress since 1998, according to the authoritative Web site OpenSecrets.org. 40,000 — That’s how much the Outdoor Industry Association says its political action committee has raised…” BP loses 2 big Gulf oil spill rulings By Harry R. Weber, Associated Press. …
Latest news: November 15, 2011
Coastal project building new land may be shut down Reported by: John Snell, Fox8TV. November 14, 2011. “Venice, LA— Near the mouth of the great American river, Earl Armstrong walks on land that did not exist last spring. As he surveys the West Bay River Diversion, Armstrong confidently declares, “it’s proving itself right now.”…” Louisiana will get an extra $390 million from FEMA By Bruce Alpert, Times-Picayune (New Orleans, La.). November 14, 2011. “WASHINGTON — Louisiana will get an additional $390 …
Latest news: November 14, 2011
Congress needs urgency in passing bill on BP spill fines: An editorial By Editorial page staff, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, La.). November 12, 2011. “The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider legislation early next month that directs 80 percent of BP’s oil spill fines to Gulf Coast states, and that’s crucial timing for this important bill. Unless legislation directing most of the fines to the Gulf Coast is adopted quickly, it could get sidelined as the focus shifts to …
Latest news: November 11, 2011
Gulf Coast lawmakers optimistic about garnering 80% of BP oil spill fines By Bruce Alpert, Times-Picayune (New Orleans, La.). November 9, 2011. “WASHINGTON — Despite support from President Barack Obama and influential congressional Republicans, a bill that would channel 80 percent of BP oil spill fines to the Gulf Coast is far from enactment…” Cypress swamp near Lower 9th Ward will be restored as hurricane defense By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, La.). November 10, 2011. “Local leaders announced …
Latest news: November 9, 2011
Evidence shows Gulf oil spill caused widespread ecological damage By Kate Spinner, Herald-Tribune (Sarasota, Fl.). Nov. 7, 2011. “Evidence is mounting that the BP Deepwater Horizon oil disaster caused wide-ranging ecological damage in the northern Gulf of Mexico…” Feds hope to overturn ruling that blamed Army Corps for massive flooding by Katrina By Associated Press. Nov. 9, 2011. “NEW ORLEANS — The federal government is seeking to overturn a 2009 ruling that found the Army Corps of Engineers responsible for …
Latest news: November 4, 2011
Louisiana’s Cypress Swamp: An Endangered Beauty By Amelia Pang, The Epoch Times. November 3, 2011. “Envisioning elegant scenes from nature, Augen Greenwood slips into his boat to take an early morning tour of the Atchafalaya Basin in coastal Louisiana. Arriving in time to catch the sunrise, Greenwood’s expectations turn to dismay. He is confronted with dead tree trunks and rusting oilrigs…” Casi Callaway to speak at Baltimore oil spill event By George Altman, Press-Register (Mobile, Al.). November 4, 2011. “BALTIMORE, …
Latest news: November 3, 2011
Gulf spill still affecting environment, industries By Nikki Buskey, Houma Courier (Terrebonne Parish, La.). November 2, 2011. “The local environment and industries like tourism and seafood are still recovering from last year’s BP oil spill, which released as much as 4.8 million barrels of oil after the Deepwater Horizon platform exploded, killing 11 men and creating a months-long gusher of oil from the bottom of the Gulf…” Bayou residents worry about future protection By Nikki Buskey, Houma Courier (Terrebonne Parish, …
Latest news: November 2, 2011
Restoration project dedicated to local conservationists Daily Comet (Lafourche Parish, La.). November 1, 2011. “POINTE-AUX-CHENES — A project aimed at keeping salt water out of the Grand Bayou area to create healthier marsh for visiting ducks and other waterfowl was dedicated to two lifelong local conservationists Tuesday…” Senate votes to audit BP claims fund By Deborah Barfield Berry, News Journal (Pensacola, Fl.). November 1, 2011. “WASHINGTON — The fund that compensates businesses and people hurt by last year’s oil spill …