Latest Mississippi River Delta News: January 18, 2013
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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 …
Job Opening: Restoration Project Analyst, Environmental Defense Fund
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Tagged EconomicsNominations Open for 2013 CRCL Coastal Stewardship Awards
From the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana: Restoring and protecting the natural treasure of Louisiana’s coast is a duty embraced by many people with diverse backgrounds. Some may be volunteers, students, researchers, sportsmen, governmental or business leaders, or simply coastal citizens who care enough about the future of our state to take action. Every year the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) is proud to honor and individuals and organizations who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to the coast with a CRCL …
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). …
Coalition groups react to Transocean settlement
Yesterday our coalition members, along with Greater New Orleans Inc., The Nature Conservancy, Oxfam America and Ocean Conservancy, released a joint statement on the Department of Justice’s settlement with Transocean for its role in the 2010 gulf oil disaster. At the same time, our Mississippi River Delta Restoration Campaign organizations also released their individual takes on this landmark event. Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana: “This is a historic agreement because the $1 billion in civil fines under the Clean Water …
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 …
Gulf Restoration Groups Praise Historic Settlement for Oil Spill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gulf Restoration Groups Praise Historic Settlement for Oil Spill Transocean penalties a step forward for unprecedented restoration efforts (WASHINGTON, DC) Gulf restoration and economic development groups lauded the announcement today from the Department of Justice that it has reached an historic settlement with Transocean for its role in the 2010 Gulf oil spill. Today’s $1.4 billion settlement will be paid under the Clean Water Act for civil and criminal penalties. A significant portion of those funds will …
Latest Mississippi River Delta News: January 3, 2013
Louisiana cemeteries sinking, washing away Associated Press. January 3, 2013. “LEEVILLE, La. (AP) — As a young adult, Kathleen Cheramie visited her grandmother’s grave in a tree-lined cemetery where white concrete crosses dotted a plot of lush green grass just off Louisiana Highway 1…” (Read more)