Hands Across the Sand in Gulfport, Photo Courtesy of Gabrielle ChapinLast I joined concerned citizens from across Mississippi at a Hands Across the Sand event in Gulfport. At noon, we linked hands along the beach to send a strong message in support of a clean energy future. It was inspiring to see such a great …
Since the BP oil drilling disaster began over two months ago, the first thing I do on many mornings is check the oil sheen tracking maps to see what part of our beautiful region is likely to be in the crosshairs. These trajectory maps only reflect the areas likely to see oil on any given …
Latest Trajectory Maps: Gulf Coast Being Hammered with Oil Read More »
According to public records, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) has backed off initial threats to assess penalties for BP’s violations of state law “until ongoing investigations of the oil spill are completed.” This decision was reached at a June 8th meeting attended by eight BP representatives and 8 representatives from LDEQ.This meeting was …
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Raleigh Hoke is GRN’s Mississippi Organizer
The newest edition of Wave Maker’s News, GRN’s quarterly update on the pressing issues facing the health and quality of the Gulf region’s waters and wetlands, has just been released. GRN’s Healthy Waters team is continuing our efforts to protect the rivers, streams, wetlands and coastal waters of the Gulf region. Since oil began spewing …
Recently, I had the pleasure of leading an amazing crew of GRN volunteers to the Bonnaroo Music Festival in middle Tennessee. Bonnaroo, which is in its 9th year, draws over 80,000 people to a huge field in rural Tennessee for a weekend of sweaty camping, great music, and an incredible festival atmosphere. Bonnaroo has also …
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