The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is currently reviewing rules that would allow for oil and gas development in state waters to determine if they are consistent with the Mississippi Coastal Plan. This consistency review involves the management of coastal assets that fall under the public trust doctrine. The basis for the doctrine is fifteen […]
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We got exciting news on Friday that our lawsuit against the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) regarding their rules for seismic testing and leasing will be moving forward. The MDA’s proposed rules were issued in December of 2011 and are a major threat to quality of life and the tourism economy of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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I arrived at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport during the wee hours of the morning, prepared to embark on a short, yet action-packed journey to the northeast. The occasion – the reason I was willing to leave my bed at 3 AM – was Power Shift 2013.For those unfamiliar, Power Shift is a biannual
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The passage of the RESTORE Act in 2012 ensured that 80% of BP’s eventual Clean Water Act fines will be dedicated to the restoration of the Gulf coast. While this was a huge victory and presents a major opportunity, there is a still a long road ahead for the restoration of the Gulf. One big
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Excitement is in the air here at GRN’s office as we gear up our seventh year as the official non-profit partner of the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience. We’re especially excited about seeing Pearl Jam play on Friday night! In the wake of the BP disaster, Pearl Jam’s Vitalogy Foundation was a big supporter of
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Water Resources Commission Members During “Round Table” DiscussionYesterday, I attended a meeting of the Louisiana Water Resources Commission. This commission, formed by the Louisiana State Legislature, has been charged with the important goal of coming up with a “Comprehensive Statewide Water Resources Management Plan.” Given Louisiana’s history of floods, need for coastal restoration, diminishing aquifers,
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Coal runoff at existing United Bulk Terminal. GRN continues to push for science-based coastal restoration, and to oppose dirty energy projects that would harm communities and the Gulf coast environment. On these two efforts converged at the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) meeting in Baton Rouge.GRN’s Coastal Wetlands Specialist Scott Eustis used Louisiana’s
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The Mississippi Sound and our barrier islands are amazing natural and economic resources for the state – attracting visitors from far and wide to enjoy our fishing, food, culture and wildlife. However, the growing tourism industry along the Coast is threatened by a Mississippi Development Authority proposal to open state waters to oil and gas
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Pippin and Natasha outside of the GRN GalleryThis past Saturday we held a gallery opening with printmaker Pippin Frisbie-Calder in celebration of Art for Art’s Sake. Visitors, art lovers, and friends of GRN filled our office to view Pippin’s incredible collection of woodcut prints and screenprints that are inspired by the beauty and diversity of
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Earlier this week, GRN participated in three Gulf Monitoring Consortium coastal flyovers as part of our ongoing efforts to raise awareness and document ongoing oil and gas industry pollution and destruction of Louisiana’s wetlands and coastal environment. Gulf Monitoring Consortium (GMC) is a rapid response alliance that collects, analyzes and publishes images and other information
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