The Deepwater Horizon natural resources damage assessment trustees and BP have proposed approximately $34.4 million for the fifth phase of early restoration for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The first phase of the project would enhance public access to natural … Continued
10 Deepwater Horizon restoration projects totaling nearly $134 million have been selected and approved by the Deepwater Horizon NRDA Trustee Council. The approved projects are intended to benefit sea turtles, birds, and fish; increase recreational opportunities; and improve nearshore and … Continued
A major oil spill in Galveston Bay Texas could have significant effects on wildlife. The spill resulted from a vessel collision, known as the Texas City “Y” incident, which occurred in the Houston Ship Channel on the afternoon of Saturday, … Continued
On July 1, 2011, crude oil spilled into the Yellowstone River approximately 20 miles upstream of Billings, Montana when a pipeline feeding the ExxonMobil refinery in Lockwood broke. According to ExxonMobil estimates, 1,000 barrels of oil entered the river before the … Continued