Al TIG Draft Restoration Plan Open for Public Comment Until July 24

The Department of the Interior published the Federal Register Notice of Availability on June 24, 2024. 

The Alabama Trustee Implementation Group has released a draft restoration plan proposing projects to address injuries to natural resources caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Draft Restoration Plan IV and Environmental Assessment: Wetlands, Coastal and Nearshore Habitats; Nutrient Reduction; Birds; Oysters; and Provide and Enhance Recreational Opportunities (PDF, 343 pages) includes seven preferred alternatives for a total of $22.7 million.

The Trustees will accept comments on the Draft Restoration Plan IV through July 24, 2024. And, we’ll hold a public webinar to present the plan and receive comments on July 10, 2024.

The draft restoration plan, evaluates 13 alternatives, seven of which we have identified as preferred. If those projects are approved, we will use Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment funds to implement the projects. 

To make a public comment, visit the National Park System public comment portal. 

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