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The impacts on wetlands due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill are only now being addressed. There is an "all call" for volunteers and professionals to help to work on cleaning up the mess. The following link is the unified command website that lists the activities and ways you can help.LATEST INFORMATION
Rear Admiral Landry Approves “Top Kill” Procedure
Federal On-Scene Coordinator Rear Admiral Mary Landry, acting on the validation of government scientists and in consultation with the National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen, has granted approval for BP to begin proceeding with their attempt to cap the well using the technique known as the “top kill.”
This expedited step provides the final authorization necessary to begin the procedure.
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The Department of Energy's Scientific Response to the Oil Spill
Secretary Chu and the Department of Energy’s National Laboratories provide round-the-clock scientific support to help inform strategies to stop the BP oil spill. Secretary Chu and his team of scientists brainstorm ideas about the most effective scientific and engineering approaches to the problem, providing expert advice and technical support validation, testing assumptions, and making engineering calculations to help BP think through their approach.Read more
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