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Gulf Oil Spill Response
May 28, 2010-
Please keep the Gulf Coast in your prayers as we wait to see the true extent of the damage caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. We are working with our local partner organizations and local, state and federal authorities and will provide whatever assistance we can to restore our coastal environment and help families affected by the closure of fishing waters. The majority of fishing waters on the Gulf Coast remain oil-free and open at the moment, and any seafood on the market has been carefully tested and is safe to eat. Eating Gulf Coast seafood is a great way to support our seafood-producing communities through this tough time.
In the above NASA satellite image of the oil spill from May 24th, the stark contrast between healthy bayou (bright green) and dying coastal marshland due to saltwater intrusion (dark brown along the Southeast Louisiana coast) can be easily seen. New Orleans’ first line of defense against hurricanes is now facing further injury from the oil spill. Click the image to view full-size on the NASA website.
To stay abreast on the latest from a local perspective, visit www.nola.com. Updates on Camp Restore and RAI Ministries’ response and volunteer opportunities will be posted here in upcoming days.