As a result of the BP oil spill, billions of dollars are going to
restoration and recovery efforts in the Gulf, with most of that money
going to restoration projects. Although there are many different types,
restoration projects can be technical and difficult to understand. So
how are members of the public supposed to make heads or tails of them?
To help the public better understand how to evaluate restoration
projects, the Environmental Law Institute, in partnership with Steps
Coalition, Audubon Mississippi, National Wildlife Federation, and Ocean
Conservancy, will be hosting an in-person event in Gulfport, MS on
“Making Heads or Tails of BP Oil Spill Restoration Projects.”
The event will bring together experts to cover topics such as how to
navigate through restoration projects to understand when one “good”
project could be prioritized over another, how to deal with scientific
uncertainty, and how restoration projects work in practice. The goal of
this event is to provide participants with tools and information about
restoration projects so that they can more effectively engage in the
restoration and recovery efforts moving forward.
March 27, 12-2, Gulfport MS
http://eli-ocean.org/gulf/making-heads-tails-bp-oil-spill-restoration-projects/?lipi=urn:li:page:d_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_details_all;DgCXkT13TMCpX2ZIscuuXg==