February 16, 2011 Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Update Photo Credit: NOAA
Trustee Council Update Trustee Council Meetings Pensacola, FL – February 8-10 Science subgroup continuing to discuss ongoing assessment plans Discussion regarding the PEIS and planning for public scoping meetings Next Meeting: Biloxi, MS – March 1-3
Photo Credit: NOAA Parish Update Parish President Meetings Chalmette, LA – February 7 NRDA Technical Overview New Orleans, LA – February 15 Coast Guard Transition meeting Response/SCAT/OSAT2 NRDA Update
Photo Credit: NOAA Oyster Update Recent Meetings Louisiana Oyster Industry Convention February 5, 2011 NRDA 101 Technical Overview Oyster Advisory Committee February 15, 2011 Technical Overview
Photo Credit: NOAA Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Purpose: To identify types of restoration that could be used to compensate the public for lost resources and their services, as well as a framework and procedures for the selection and implementation of restoration projects that will compensate the public for natural resource damages caused by the Oil Spill. Lead Agency NOAA Cooperating Trustee Agencies DOI LA Trustees MS Trustee AL Trustees FL Trustees TX Trustees
Photo Credit: NOAA PEIS Public Scoping Meetings Anticipated Louisiana Locations: Morgan City Grand Isle Belle Chase Houma State Contact: Karolien Debusschere Submit Potential Restoration Projects:
Photo Credit: NOAA Gulf Coast Restoration Task Force Public Meeting 8:00 AM Monday, February 28 New Orleans Marriott Hotel The meeting will provide follow-up on public input and recommendations on stakeholder engagement opportunities provided during the initial meeting (Nov. 8) in Pensacola.