Eleven restoration projects for sea turtles, marine mammals, oysters, birds.

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Nearly $100 Million Proposed to Restore Gulf-wide Resources Eleven restoration projects for sea turtles, marine mammals, oysters, birds. The Deepwater Horizon Regionwide Trustee Implementation Group, which includes trustee representatives from the four federal agencies and the five Gulf coast states, is seeking public input on their first post-settlement draft restoration plan. The regionwide approach exemplifies collaboration and coordination among the trustees by restoring living coastal and marine resources that migrate and live in wide geographic ranges, and linking projects across regional jurisdictions. The plan proposes $99.6 million for 11 restoration projects across all five states bordering the Gulf of Mexico, and specific locations in Mexico and on the Atlantic coast of Florida. Comments will be accepted through May 6, 2021 and the trustees are hosting two public webinars on April 15, 2021. Proposed Project Alternatives The draft restoration plan evaluates projects that would help restore living coastal and marine resources injured by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill through a portfolio of 11 projects: Four projects ($18.6 million) to help restore sea turtles Three projects ($7.2 million) to help restore marine mammals One project ($35.8 million) to help increase the resilience of and restore oyster reefs Two projects ($31 million) to help restore birds Additionally, one project ($7 million) to help restore both sea turtles and birds Public Comment and Virtual Public Meetings The public is encouraged to review and comment on the draft plan through May 6, 2021 by submitting comments online, by mail, or during the virtual public meetings. Information on how to submit your comments are at the latest Regionwide Restoration Area update >> The trustees are holding two virtual public meetings with open houses for questions and answers on April 15, 2021. During the meetings, we'll also present the draft plan and take public comments. Register and learn more about the webinars and interactive open houses >> More Information The draft plan and more information about projects, as well as fact sheets are all at the posted on the Gulf Spill Restoration website >> Have a colleague or friend interested in Gulf restoration? Forward this email and tell them to sign up for updates!

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