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Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority June 20, 2012

Deepwater Horizon . Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority June 20, 2012. Natural Resource Damage Assessment. Assessment Update. Work plans continue to be developed and implemented to assess injuries to natural resources across the Gulf.

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Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority June 20, 2012

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  1. Deepwater Horizon Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority June 20, 2012

  2. Natural Resource Damage Assessment

  3. Assessment Update • Work plans continue to be developed and implemented to assess injuries to natural resources across the Gulf. • Finalized work plans are available to the public: http://losco-dwh.com • Assessment will continue while Early Restoration planning is under way. Photo Credit: NOAA

  4. Early Restoration Projects

  5. Early Restoration Project Updates • Lake Hermitage Marsh Creation • Dredging to begin in July • Oyster Cultch Project • Cultch placed • Hackberry Bay • Sister Lake • 4 additional locations • 2 in fall 2012 • 2 in spring 2013 • Continue planning for hatchery Photo Credit: NOAA

  6. Response

  7. Outstanding Response Issues • Unilateral removal of segments from active response • Lack of long-term and proactive oil patrol and removal • Submerged oil • Lack of opportunities for parish involvement • Orphaned anchors • Premature exit from response

  8. At Risk Location: Northern Barataria Bay Status: The State anticipates the USCG will prematurely remove this area from active response due to NEB* Issue: State has documented technical concerns with removing this area from active response due to surface residue and sheening in the area * Net Environmental Benefit

  9. At Risk Location:CasseTete Status: The State anticipates the USCG will prematurely remove this area from active response due to NEB* Issue: State has documented technical concerns with liquid oil posing a significant threat to wildlife * Net Environmental Benefit

  10. Questions?

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