GulfFuture Campaign

Gulf Coast Leaders and Residents who contributed to the Unified Action Plan

Save the Date - February 27-28, 2012

The 2012 Gulf Gathering

Fairhope, AL

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BREAKING NEWS - 

Gulf Future Coalition introduces community-based project selection process

Groups in the Gulf Future Coalition have released Sunshine on the Gulf:  The Case for Transparency in Restoration Project Selection , a report that outlines the need for formal public participation in restoration decision-making and puts forth a framework for evaluating the many proposed early restoration projects that are being decided now.

The public has been largely excluded from discussions of how to spend the $1 billion dollars BP provided as a pre-payment towards their responsibilities under the Natural Resources Damage Assessment (NRDA), a process of injury assessment and determination of responsible party liability that can take many years. The only formal public comment is currently scheduled for the very end of the process, once government and BP have negotiated which projects should be presented.

The Gulf Future framework prioritizes projects that contribute to the recovery and sustainability of the Gulf by (1) improving specific ecosystem impairments; (2) creating public health safeguards; (3) supporting local economies through workforce development, local hiring, and local contracting; (4) engaging public participation; and (5) involving a plan for evaluating outcomes that can be monitored by the public.

DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE

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The Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees Release the Draft Phase I Early Restoration Plan

100-1000.orgAround the 1 year memorial of the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster, BP provided $1 billion for early restoration. This downpayment for damages represents an initial step toward fulfilling their obligation to fund the complete restoration of natural resources impacted by the oil disaster. The Trustee Council has now announced 13 projects to receive some of this initial funding. You can find out more information and download the plan here.

A 60-day public comment period will be open from Dec. 15, 2011 to Feb. 14, 2012. You can comment on the plan online or at one of the public meetings being held throughout the Gulf and in Washington, DC.

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Gulf Coast Task Force Releases Final Ecosystem Restoration Strategy on December 5, 2011

The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force today released its final strategy for long term ecosystem restoration for the Gulf Coast, following extensive feedback from citizens throughout the region.

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RESTORE Act has been introduced in both Houses of Congress.

Barataria Bay - Jon WathanHowever, it has not been brought up for a vote in either the Senate or the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

We need the nation to support the bill so it can find its way to the President’s desk for his signature. We now have a very important call to action: urge our friends across the country to encourage their Senators to pass the bill. We need to mobilize all of our partners and members in  this effort over the next weeks! Make a call today to your legislator to urge them to support this bill.

Strengthening the environment of the Gulf region will make it stronger and more resilient so it will continue to be the backbone of our nation’s economy and a safe home to the communities that make it a national treasure.

Gulf Future - A Unified Plan of Action for a Healthy Gulf

In March 2011, 119 people representing 53 organizations came together to create an a plan of action for how the Gulf Coast would recover from the impacts of the BP oil drilling disaster. Meeting for three days in Weeks Bay, Alabama, they emerged with Gulf Future - A Unified Action Plan for a Healthy Gulf. This website serves as a hub for information about the ongoing work of this coalition to realize the goals of this plan.

READ THE PLAN
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