In response to the BP Oil Disaster, the Lower Mississippi River Keeper (LMRK), Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN), and Subra Company have performed monitoring, sampling and analysis of the environment and seafood in the coastal estuaries and wetlands of Louisiana. Monitoring of the environmental and human health impacts were initiated immediately following the Deepwater Horizon explosion and resulting crude oil spill on April 20, 2010. Physical and chemical field sampling and analysis of the wetlands and ecosystems, along the coast of Louisiana, were initiated on August 2, 2010.… 
BP Oil Spill Seafood Sampling Project Results Overview
In response to the BP Oil Disaster, the Lower Mississippi River Keeper (LMRK), Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN), and Subra Company have performed monitoring, sampling and analysis of the environment and seafood in the coastal estuaries and wetlands of Louisiana. Monitoring of the environmental and human health impacts were initiated immediately following the Deepwater Horizon explosion and resulting crude oil spill on April 20, 2010. Physical and chemical field sampling and analysis of the wetlands and ecosystems, along the coast of Louisiana, were initiated on August 2, 2010.… Oil Spill Sampling Project Results From St. Bernard Parish
Results of sampling performed by the Lower Mississippi River Keeper in St. Bernard Parish on October 26, 2010
by Wilma Subra Subra Company
Paul OrrLower Mississippi River Keeper
Michael OrrLouisiana Environmental Action Network
Tissue samples were collected from a cove, 1.4 miles from the southern end of a “spoil canal†south of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO).…
Posted in LMRK News Feed Tagged with: Lake Fortuna, Lake Machias, Pass Fernandez, Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Food Drive for the Fishermen
The Louisiana Environmental Action Network and the Lower Mississippi RIVERKEEPER hold the family fishermen of Louisiana in the highest regard. They achieve in life what many strive for. Self sufficiency, independence, harmony with nature all while putting food on the familiy table.… Seafood Sampling in the Gulf Continues
11/23/10 – http://www.LMRK.org continues thier samples project, this time out and around the area West of Venice, LA
Nature sightings included: A pod of dolphins, blue herons, ibis, osprey and white pelicans, mullet, small fish, gnats.
Unatural Sightings included: A leaking and abandonded natural gas well, more industry air pollution from flaring, invasive water hyacinth, dying marsh grass that looked to have been oiled.…
Posted in LMRK News Feed Tagged with: Flickr, LA Nature sightings, Unatural Sightings, water hyacinth, West of Venice, white pelicans
Food Donated for Thanksgiving
<p>A special thank you from some of the less fortunate families in the hard hit fishing communities to all those caring individuals that gave so generously at the first annual Angel of the Delta Festival.</p>
<p>The food donated was distributed on Tuesday November 23rd.… Seafood Sampling for BP Spill Contaminants – Just West of Venice
11/23/10 – Samples the waters out and around the area West of Venice, LA
Nature sightings included:A pod of dolphins, blue herons, ibis, osprey and white pelicans, mullet, small fish, gnats.
Unatural Sightings included:A leaking and abandonded natural gas well, more industry air pollution from flaring, invasive water hyacinth, dying marsh grass that looked to have been oiled.…
Posted in LMRK News Feed Tagged with: blue herons, Flickr, oyster shells, Unatural Sightings, Venice, water hyacinth, West of Venice, white pelicans
Seafood Sampling for BP Spill Contaminants – East Bay and Beyond
The LMRK crew, and Deputy Director of Waterkeeper Alliance Marc Yaggi, traveled from Venice, LA down the MS River through South Pass, East Bay, and Southwest Pass. LMRK continues tissue sampling to better understand the state of the health of the organisms, especially those typically fished and consumed in the Mississippi river basin post oil spill disaster.…
Posted in LMRK News Feed Tagged with: Alliance Marc Yaggi, East Bay, Highlights Caught, LMRK, oil, Venice
Lake Borgne Seafood Sampling Trip
Once again the Lower Mississippi RIVERKEEPER (Paul Orr) and his crew, Operations Coordinator – Michael Orr and Photographer – Jeffrey Dubinsky set out for another day of collecting seafood in the gulf. Today’s haul included shrimp, blue crab, menhaden (small fish) and oysters.…
Posted in LMRK News Feed Tagged with: Jeffrey Dubinsky, Lower Mississippi Riverkeeper, Michael Orr, Operations Coordinator, Paul Orr
Breton Sound Sampling Photos
Another day on the waters of coastal Louisiana. A mix of weather from sun to clouds to heavy rain and choppy seas made for along but productive day. With an assortment of seafood that that is found on most every dinner table in Louisiana.… Images from the 2010 Wooden Boat Festival
Images from the 2010 Wooden Boat Festival, Madisonville, LA
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