The Trustees released a draft plan today that proposes 10 early restoration projects across the Gulf states at an estimated cost of $134 million. The Draft Phase IV Early Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessments is available for public review and comment through June 19.
Two of the projects would enhance bird nesting habitat, four projects would improve nearshore and reef habitats, two projects would enhance recreational opportunities on federal lands, one project would reduce sea turtle mortality and one project would restore pelagic fish across the Gulf.
All public meetings will begin with an interactive open house during which Trustee staff will be available to discuss project details. The open house will be followed by a formal presentation and opportunity for the public to provide comments to Trustee representatives. Copies of the Draft Plan are available at a number of public locations in Gulf communities.
Visit www.gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov to view a list of the public meetings, and public libraries and community locations in which copies of the Draft Plan have been placed for public review. In addition to verbal comments provided at public meetings, the public may also submit written comments:
Early restoration is not intended to provide the full extent of restoration needed to satisfy the Trustees' claims against BP. The Deepwater Horizon oil spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment and restoration will continue until the public is fully compensated for the natural resources and services that were lost as a result of the spill.
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