100 likes | 237 Views
Deepwater Horizon . Governor's Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration, and Conservation June 6, 2012. Natural Resource Damage Assessment -- Early Restoration. Final Phase 1 Early Restoration Plan.
E N D
Deepwater Horizon Governor's Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration, and Conservation June 6, 2012
Natural Resource Damage Assessment -- Early Restoration
Final Phase 1 Early Restoration Plan • April 18, 2012 – Trustees announced finalization of the Phase 1 Early Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment. • Approximately $60 Million for 8 Projects including: • Oyster cultch and hatchery projects • Marsh creation • Dune restoration • Boat ramps • Includes 2 Louisiana projects totaling more than $29 million. Final plan available at http://losco-dwh.com.
Lake Hermitage Marsh Creation • $13.2 Million • 104 Acres of brackish marsh • Plaquemines Parish • Addition to CWPPRA project
LA Oyster Cultch Project • $14.9 Million • Part 1: Cultch Placements on Public Seed Grounds • 850 acres • 6 locations • Locations being sampled • Part 2: Construction of an Oyster Hatchery Facility • Grand Isle, La. • Produce 1 billion eyed larvae per season
LA Oyster Cultch Project • Hackberry Bay • $1.4 million • 200-acre site • Limestone • Completed May 21 • Sister Lake • $1.93 million • 300-acre site • Limestone • Additional 40 acres added • Completed June 2
“Louisiana Plan” Projects Coastal Restoration Projects
Outstanding Response Issues • Unilateral removal of segments from active response • Submerged oil • Lack of proactive long-term oil patrol and removal • Lack of opportunities for parish involvement • Orphaned anchors • Premature exit from response