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Louisiana oyster industry struggles to cope with oil spill, coastal … – NOLA.com 0

Posted on October 31, 2010 by bp complaints

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Fresh water diversion from the Mississippi to try and help protect the marshes from oil after the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, has killed an estimated 70

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Coastal mental health survey begins Tuesday – WLOX 0

Posted on October 12, 2010 by bp complaints

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Coastal Businesses Face Tough Decisions After Oil Spill – WDSU New Orleans 0

Posted on October 05, 2010 by bp complaints

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Ala. gov to create commission on coastal recovery – MiamiHerald.com 0

Posted on September 25, 2010 by bp complaints

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More Than 1.5 Million Feet of Hard Boom Recovered from Coastal Waters 0

Posted on August 23, 2010 by bp complaints

Key contact numbers

  • Report oiled shoreline or request volunteer information: (866) 448-5816
  • Submit alternative response technology, services or products: (281) 366-5511 
  • Submit a claim for damages: (800) 440-0858
  • Report oiled wildlife: (866) 557-1401

Deepwater Horizon Incident
Joint Information Center

Phone: (713) 323-1670
(713) 323-1671

MOBILE, Ala. – More than 90 percent of the hard boom initially deployed as part of the federal-led response but now potentially posing more risk than it offers protection for vital shorelines in Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle has now been recovered. Because virtually no visible oil has been spotted on the surface of the Gulf in these areas recently, and in order to protect shorelines from any potential damage caused by boom in severe weather, the Incident Command Post at Mobile (ICP Mobile) announced that more than 1.5 million feet of hard boom has been recovered from those state waters. 

Responders remain vigilant and ready to deploy boom should it be needed to protect the coast from any new threats from oil that may emerge in the coming days and weeks.                                                                                                             

“Removal of hard boom is the right operational decision,” said U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Steven Poulin, Incident Commander at ICP Mobile.  “We remain fully committed to this response and stand prepared to redeploy boom should that be necessary as well as remove any oily material from the shoreline as quickly as possible in our continued effort to protect the Gulf Coast and its natural beauty.”

ICP Mobile has worked with federal, state and local officials to evaluate plans for boom removal.  During extreme weather the boom could become a navigational or safety hazard, or could damage environmentally sensitive lands. After the boom is removed, it is inspected, cleaned, repaired (as necessary) and stored at sites along the Gulf Coast for immediate redeployment should the need arise. Boom that cannot be redeployed is recycled or reused to the fullest extent practical.      

Quotes from Local Officials:

“I am pleased to see the oil spill is moving into the recovery stage,” said Fairhope, Ala., Mayor Timothy M. Kant. “Hard boom deployment was very difficult but the removal process was very efficient and the Coast Guard should be commended on the removal and recycling of the boom.”

“The removal of the boom is another step toward normalcy for our community and our region,” said Orange Beach, Ala., Mayor Tony Kennon. “We welcome it and we look forward now to moving into the economic recovery and enhancement phase of this discussion.” 

“I believe removal of boom from our shores and estuaries has resulted in several benefits to the town,” said Perdido Beach, Ala., Mayor Patsy Parker. “With diminished surface oil, removal of boom has allowed a greater degree of tide controlled flushing of the estuaries resulting in cleaner surface water.  Other benefits are:  greater freedom of movement of boat traffic and visual evidence that we’re moving from response to recovery.”

“Removing the boom shows the public a sign of better days to come,” said Gautier, Miss., Mayor Tommy Fortenberry. “Along with the well being capped, this brings peace to a stressful situation and demonstrates the progress.”

“I am glad to hear of this milestone,” said Long Beach, Miss., Mayor Billy Skellie. “It has been a relief to know the boom was available to protect our harbor, and it is also good to know it would be available should we need it again in the future. Let’s hope we do not need it again.” 

“Now that the well has been capped, the flow of oil has ceased, and all oil on the top water retrieved,  we commend the Unified Area Command on the efficient recovery of over 1 million feet of hard boom material,” said Gulfport, Miss., Mayor George Schloegel. “This has been a herculean effort. This removal will avoid inconvenience and even danger to area boaters. The recovered boom material can be held in reserve in the event it is needed elsewhere or if surface oil reappears in the Gulf.” 

“I am pleased that we are in a place where we can remove the boom,” said Destin, Fla., Mayor Sarah “Sam” Seevers. “It is a positive sign for our community that better days are ahead.  We are also being responsible by keeping a portion of it readily deployable in the event we are threatened by more product.” 

“We agree that the removal of the boom is the right decision at the height of hurricane season with no oil forecast,” said Escambia County Commissioner Marie Young, District 3. “We are also pleased that it is staged locally to redeploy if necessary along with skimmers remaining at NAS Pensacola.” 

“The removal of the boom is an excellent indication that we are moving into the long term recovery stage of this fight, but we must remain vigilant in assessing water quality,” said Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino, District 2. 

“God has smiled on us thus far and we have been lucky to have a limited landfall of oil,” said Panama City, Fla., Mayor Scott Clemons. “I am happy that we are in a position to remove most of the boom.  I know the administration is doing everything it can to protect us in the event there is a hurricane or storm.” 

“Removing the boom currently in the water is sign of hope, however, I am pleased to see that the county is keeping some on standby in the event we need it again,” said Santa Rosa Island Authority Director Buck Lee.  

Additional Information:

At the height of the Deepwater Horizon Response, nearly four million feet of boom, response-wide, was deployed, while more than 1.6 million feet of hard boom was deployed in the ICP Mobile area of responsibility. Operations to remove boom from along the shoreline of the Florida panhandle are nearing completion. Boom removal from the waters of Alabama and Mississippi continues.   

Boom was placed at critical points to protect wildlife refuges, estuaries, beaches, marshes and other environmentally sensitive lands from oil contamination.  Placement of boom along the coast was just one of the many actions taken by the response team to prevent oil from reaching the shore.    

The response team continues active surveillance of the waters and shoreline in Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Operations will quickly deploy teams to safely, effectively and efficiently remove tarballs or oiled debris that may impact the shoreline.    

If there are questions, please contact the Incident Command Post at Mobile, Alabama Joint Information Center at (251) 445-8965.  

For further information about the response effort visit www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com or www.restorethegulf.gov.

 

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Survey of Coastal Residents Shows Gulf Oil Spill Has Significant and … – PR Newswire (press release) 0

Posted on August 03, 2010 by bp complaints

Survey of Coastal Residents Shows Gulf Oil Spill Has Significant and
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2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — As the acute phase of the Gulf oil spill transitions to a chronic phase, marked by long-term challenges to the public health,

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Gov. Jindal Announces ?Agenda For Revitalizing Coastal Louisiana? 0

Posted on July 14, 2010 by bp complaints

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Report on Coastal Skimming Activities in Louisiana 0

Posted on July 12, 2010 by bp complaints

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State Coastal Officials Working with BP and Coast Guard to Provide Better Boom Protection for Lafourche Parish Marshes 0

Posted on July 07, 2010 by bp complaints

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Oil Spill Impacts on Coastal Wetlands of the Mississippi River Delta 2

Posted on July 05, 2010 by bp complaints

LSU professor and wetland ecologist, Dr. Irving Mendelssohn, answers questions about possible oil spill effects on wetlands, mechanisms of damage to plants, and pros and cons of clean-up procedures. Mendelssohn has studied the coastal habitats along the Louisiana coast for over 30 years and has published more than 100 scientific articles on wetlands, 25 on oil spill impacts. For more information on wetlands: thewetlandfoundation.org
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