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MAY 2010 ARCHIVES
May 31, 2010
Governor Jindal Designates $5 Million of BP State Grant to Attorney General
May 31, 2010
Report on Oil Sightings throughout Coastal Louisiana
May 30, 2010
Report on Oil Sightings throughout Coastal Louisiana
May 29, 2010
Louisiana Guardsmen Complete 2.5 Miles of Hesco Barrier Wall
May 29, 2010
Report on Oil Sightings throughout Coastal Louisiana
May 29, 2010
State Officials Submit Letter to BP Outlining Proposed Seafood Safety Program
May 29, 2010
State Agencies Request $300 Million from BP to Mitigate Short, Long-term Impacts of Oil Spill on Communities and Businesses
May 28, 2010
CPRA Coordinating Efforts with Coast Guard and National Guard to Expedite Oil Blocking and Clean Up Efforts in Terrebonne Parish
May 28, 2010
DHH Closes Partially Closes Oyster Harvesting Areas 2 and 3 Due to Oil Spill
May 28, 2010
Governor Jindal: President Promised Sand-Boom Plan Progress in Days, Need Swift Action
May 28, 2010
Report on Oil Sightings throughout Coastal Louisiana
May 28, 2010
LDWF Modifies Fishing Closure in Portions of Lower Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes and Reopens Territorial Seas South of Marsh Island
May 28, 2010
Workforce Commission Mobile Units to Provide Services in Four Locations Tomorrow and Monday
May 28, 2010
DHH Reopens Oyster Harvesting Areas West of the Mississippi
May 28, 2010
LDWF Sets Spring Shrimp Season Dates for Additional Portions of Zone 1
May 28, 2010
LDWF Amends Fishing Closure in Northeast Portion of St. Bernard Parish
May 28, 2010
Workforce Commission Connects Hundreds of Louisiana Residents to Training for Oil Spill Jobs
May 27, 2010
LWDF Amends Fishing Closures in Portion of Barataria Basin
May 27, 2010
Report on Oil Sightings throughout Coastal Louisiana
May 27, 2010
Governor Jindal Stresses Importance of Land Bridges and Sand Booming in Fight to Protect Coast During Fourchon Visit
May 27, 2010
Launch, Recover, Launch: Louisiana Aviators Are Force Multipliers in Battle with Oil Spill
May 26, 2010
Report on Oil Sightings throughout Coastal Louisiana
May 26, 2010
PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Jindal Tours Oil Impacted Marshlands in Pass A Loutre
May 26, 2010
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Reports Shutdown of Drilling Rig
May 26, 2010
Gov. Jindal Views Heavy Oil Impact off Louisiana Coast, Says State and Coastal Leaders Continue to Move Forward with Response Plans
May 26, 2010
LDWF Issues Additional Recreational and Commercial Fishing Closure in the Territorial Seas near Marsh Island
May 26, 2010
DHH Closes Oyster Harvesting Area 28 Due to Oil Spill
May 26, 2010
LDWF Announces Re-Opening of Portion of Inside Waters in Western Terrebonne Parish
May 26, 2010
LDWF Announces Opening of Spring Shrimp Season in Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Borgne and Mississippi Sound
May 26, 2010
DHH Reminds Oil Spill Response Workers and Volunteers to Take Precautions to Stay Safe
May 26, 2010
Underwater Video Coverage of Oil's Effects in Gulf
May 25, 2010
At Governor Jindal's Request, Federal Government Declares Commercial Fisheries Failure for Louisiana due to Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico
May 24, 2010
LDWF Secretary Barham Requests that Interior Secretary Salazar Alleviate Agency Funding Woes, BP Fund Oil Spill Monitoring Program
May 24, 2010
DHH Reopens Oyster Harvesting Area 28
May 24, 2010
Governor Jindal Meets with Federal Officials, Stresses Need for Better Coordination of Response Efforts
May 24, 2010
Workforce Commission, DSS Providing Services at New Location in Cut Off
May 24, 2010
LDWF Re-opens State Territorial Seas south of Marsh Island to Recreational and Commercial Fishing
May 23, 2010
Governor Jindal Meets with Coastal Parish Leaders, Announces New Strategies to Protect Coast to Fill Void
May 23, 2010
In Precautionary Move, DHH Closes Additional Oyster Harvesting Areas West of the Mississippi Due to Oil Spill
May 22, 2010
LDWF Modifies Closures in Portions of the Barataria and Terrebonne Basins and Territorial Seas to Recreational and Commercial Fishing
May 22, 2010
LDWF Modifies Closures in Portion of Inside Waters East of Grand Isle to Recreational and Commercial Fishing
May 21, 2010
Governor Jindal Joins Terrebonne Parish and Coast Guard Officials for Flyover and Meeting, Stresses Need for More Boom West of the River
May 21, 2010
LDWF Modifies Closures in Portion of Territorial Seas Below Barataria Bay and Inside Waters West of Bayou Lafourche to Recreational and Commercial Fishing
May 21, 2010
Workforce Commission Providing Services Tomorrow in Grand Isle, Cut Off
May 21, 2010
PHOTO RELEASE: LDWF Biologists Document Emulsified Oil on Grand Isle, Deceased Bird
May 21, 2010
PHOTO RELEASE: LDWF Recovers Two Oil-Impacted Sea Turtles
May 20, 2010
LDWF Modifies Closures in Portion of Territorial Seas Including Barataria to Caminada Passes to Recreational and Commercial Fishing
May 20, 2010
PHOTO RELEASE: LDWF Biologists Document Oil at Elmer's Island
May 20, 2010
In Precautionary Move, DHH Closes Oyster Harvesting Area 13 Due to Oil Spill
May 20, 2010
DHH Partially Reopens Oyster Harvesting Area 17
May 20, 2010
Governor Jindal and Coastal Officials View Oil Impact at Grand Isle, Thunder Bayou, Fourchon Beach & Stress Effectiveness of Sand Booming in Fight against Oil
May 20, 2010
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Modifies Closures in Portion of Territorial Seas West of Caminada Pass to Recreational and Commercial Fishing
May 20, 2010
PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Jindal Views State Efforts to Block Oil
May 20, 2010
PHOTO RELEASE: Emulsified Oil Reaches Marsh Island
May 19, 2010
LDWF Modifies Closures in Portion of Territorial Seas Below Empire to Recreational and Commercial Fishing
May 19, 2010
DHH Reopens Additional Oyster Harvesting Areas
May 19, 2010
Gov. Jindal: Heavy Oil Now in Louisiana's Wetlands
May 19, 2010
PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Jindal Tours Oil Impacted Marshlands around Pass a Loutre Wildlife Management Area
May 19, 2010
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Biologists Rescue First Oiled Sea Turtle Team of Veterinarians Cleans, Rehabilitates Turtle
May 18, 2010
Workforce Commission, DSS Providing Services in Grand Isle, Cut Off
May 18, 2010
LDWF and DHH Issue Additional Closures to Fishing and Oyster Harvesting Areas in the Territorial Seas near Marsh Island Due to Reports of Oil
May 18, 2010
PHOTOS: Aerial Views of Oil Impacting Pass a Loutre from Governor Jindal's Flyover Tuesday
May 18, 2010
Governor Jindal Joins Local Officials for Flyover of National Guard Operations in Plaquemines Parish, Observes Substantial Oil Impact
May 18, 2010
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Requests Data from BP on Long-Term Effects of Sub-Sea Dispersant
May 18, 2010
BP Responds to DSS, Second Harvest, Catholic Charities Request for Aid BP Donates $1 Million for Food Aid, Direct Assistance for Families Impacted by Oil Spill
May 17, 2010
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Lists Number of Shut-In Wells
May 17, 2010
Governor Jindal & Coastal Parish Leaders Meet with Army Corps of Engineers to Stress Importance of Approving Dredging Plan
May 17, 2010
DHH Reopens Oyster Harvesting Areas 19 and 21
May 16, 2010
In Precautionary Move, DHH Closes Oyster Harvesting Areas 19 and 21 Due to Oil Spill
May 15, 2010
LDWF Expands Recreational and Commercial Fishing Closures in Lower Terrebonne both Inshore and in the Territorial Seas Because of Confirmed Reports of Oil Effective Immediately
May 15, 2010
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Confirms Oil Near Sister Lake
May 15, 2010
DHH Reopens Oyster Harvesting Areas 5 and 6
May 14, 2010
DHH Reopens Oyster Harvesting Area 7
May 14, 2010
Governor Jindal Issues Follow Up Letter to U.S. Dept. of Commerce Requesting Fishery Disaster Declaration
May 14, 2010
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Announces Additional Openings of Inshore Areas and Territorial Sea to Recreational and Commercial Fishing
May 14, 2010
Green Heron Released at Sherburne Wildlife Management Area after Being
Cleaned of Oil
May 14, 2010
Governor Jindal Joins Mayor Landrieu, St. Tammany Parish President Davis for Flyover and First-Hand Assessment of Coastal Protection Plans
May 14, 2010
Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Business Working Closely on
Oil Spill Training Efforts
May 14, 2010
PHOTO RELEASE: Shoreline Cleanup and Assessment Teams Document Tar Balls in Fourchon Beach
May 14, 2010
PHOTO RELEASE: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Biologists Discover Oiled Pelican
May 13, 2010
LDWF Announces Partial Opening of Inshore Areas and Territorial Sea to
Recreational and Commercial Fishing
May 13, 2010
DHH Reopens Oyster Harvesting Areas 9 and 13 - No Intrusion of Oil Yet; Reopening Allows Harvesters Additional Time to Gather Oysters
May 13, 2010
In Precautionary Move, DHH Closes Oyster Harvesting Area 17 Due to Oil Spill
May 13, 2010
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Continues Search for Oil and Oiled Marine Animals
May 13, 2010
Mobile Unit to Offer Workforce, DSS Services in Lafitte
May 13, 2010
Governor Jindal Travels to St. Mary Parish, Joins Officials for Flyover and On-The-Ground Assessment of Coastal Protection Plan
May 12, 2010
Louisiana Workforce Commission Opens New Mobile Career Unit in Boothville-Venice
May 12, 2010
State Opens Additional Freshwater Diversion Canal at Bayou Lamoque in Plaquemines Parish
May 12, 2010
Governor Jindal and Plaquemines Parish Officials Visit Oiled Wildlife Rehab Center, Fly Over Chandeleur Islands & See Oil Sheen and Shoreline Impact
May 12, 2010
Louisiana Economic Development Joins Forces with SBA and LSBDC to Assist Small Businesses Impacted by Oil Spill
May 12, 2010
DSS Implements Emergency Rules to Assist Louisiana's Coastal Families Affected by Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
May 12, 2010
Assessment Teams Find Oil Impacting Whiskey Island
May 12, 2010
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Announces Partial Opening of Territorial Sea Off Grand Isle to Recreational and Commercial Fishing
May 12, 2010
Louisiana Confirms Presence of Tar Balls at South Pass
May 11, 2010
Office of Conservation Issues Emergency Order for Operators in Coastal Area to Monitor Oil Spill, Prepare for Possible Shut Down
May 11, 2010
In Precautionary Move, DHH Closes Oyster Harvesting Areas 8 and 9 Due to Oil Spill
May 11, 2010
Governor Jindal and Terrebonne Officials Fly Over Coastal Protection Efforts & Stress Need for More Boom West of River
May 11, 2010
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Actively Enforcing Fishing Closure in Oil Spill Area
May 11, 2010
DSS Announces Temporary Registration Sites for Regular SNAP in Six Coastal Parishes
May 10, 2010
In Precautionary Move, DHH Closes Oyster Harvesting Area 13 Due to Oil Spill
May 10, 2010
PHOTO RELEASE: State of Louisiana Releases Pictures from Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion, Chandeleur Island
May 10, 2010
Governor Jindal and Local Officials Tour & Fly Over National Guard Coastal Operations in Grand Isle and Port Fourchon
May 10, 2010
Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration Officials Open Davis Pond Diversion to Full Capacity to Help Curb Oil Penetration into Coastal Marshes
May 10, 2010
LDWF Announces New Areas Open to Shrimping and Adjustments to Precautionary Fisheries Closures West of the Mississippi River
May 9, 2010
Louisiana Officials Continue Aggressive Monitoring of Air Quality, Water and Seafood Safety in Response to Oil Spill
May 9, 2010
LDWF Grand Isle Research Lab Set as a Staging Ground for Oil Spill Response
May 9, 2010
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Announces Further Recreational and Commercial Fishing Closure due to Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
May 8, 2010
Governor Bobby Jindal and Plaquemines Parish Officials Fly Over Coast and Highlight Importance of Using Different Strategies in Fight to Protect Coast
May 8, 2010
In Precautionary Move, DHH Announces Additional Oyster Bed Closures Due to Oil Spill
May 8, 2010
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Announces Immediate Changes to the Louisiana Shrimp Season
May 8, 2010
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Begins Wildlife Rehabilitation After Gulf Coast Oil Spill
May 8, 2010
DHH, DEQ, LDWF Secretaries Send Letter to BP outlining concerns, Requesting BP Release Information on Dispersants
May 8, 2010
LDAF, LDWF Staging Assets for Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Effort
May 7, 2010
Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration Officials Open Additional Freshwater Diversions to Help Protect Coastal Wetlands from Oil Spill
May 7, 2010
Governor Jindal & St. Bernard Parish Officials Fly Over Chandeleur Islands and Stress Fight to Protect Coast
May 7, 2010
Department of Social Services Requests Immediate Food Commodity Assistance for Impacted Families from USDA
May 7, 2010
Job Seekers Cautioned About Companies Seeking Placement Fees for Oil Spill Jobs
May 7, 2010
Louisiana Workforce Commission Mobile Career Units in Operation in St. Bernard, Plaquemines parishes
May 7, 2010
DHH Responds to Emergency Nutrition Needs of Families Affected by the Oil Spill
May 6, 2010
Employers Encouraged to Post Oil Spill Job Openings with Louisiana Workforce Commission
May 6, 2010
Governor Jindal Signs Executive Order for Emergency Procurement Procedures
May 6, 2010
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Takes Action to Establish Season Openings and Closures
May 6, 2010
Governor Jindal Requests SBA Issue Economic Injury Disaster Declaration for Additional Parishes
May 6, 2010
LDAF Ships Animal Crates to Plaquemines Parish for Bird Rescue
May 6, 2010
DSS and Second Harvest Request $250,000 for Immediate Food Assistance for Impacted Families, BP Partially Funds
May 6, 2010
LDWF Enforcement Division Assisting with Oil Spill Response
May 6, 2010
LDWF Secretary Announces Emergency Closure of Portion of Territorial Seas to Shrimp Harvesting
May 6, 2010
Governor Jindal Travels to Grand Isle to Meet with Local Leaders and Assess Oil Spill Protection Plans
May 6, 2010
L.D.W.F. Agents Discover Two Dead Seabirds in Grand Gosier Area
May 5, 2010
DHH and DEQ Urge Oil Spill Response Workers to Make Health and Safety a Priority
May 5, 2010
Additional Phone Number for Oil Spill Emergency Truck Permitting Available
May 5, 2010
State Wildlife Recovery and Rehabilitation Effort to Include Assistance From Around U.S.
May 5, 2010
Governor Jindal Attends Launching of “Jack Up” Barge in Plaquemines Parish, Highlights Coastal Leaders’ Response to Oil Spill
May 5, 2010
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Trains Employees for Onshore Cleanup
May 4, 2010
REMINDER: BP and Federal Contact Numbers Regarding Gulf Oil Spill
May 4, 2010
DSS Encourages Louisianians to Donate Food to Area Food Banks
May 4, 2010
State of Louisiana Updates Public on Fishing Closures in the Gulf of Mexico
May 4, 2010
Louisiana Workforce Commission Centers throughout State Can Assist with Oil Spill Job Applications
May 4, 2010
Governor Jindal Highlights Local Leadership in Protecting Coast
May 4, 2010
Governor Jindal Requests SBA Issue Economic Injury Disaster Declaration for Six Parishes Impacted by Oil Spill
May 4, 2010
PHOTO RELEASE: Louisiana National Guard assists in St. Bernard boom operations
May 3, 2010
Governor Jindal Highlights Costal Parish Plans Sent to Coast Guard and BP, Detailing Measures to Protect Coast
May 3, 2010
State of Louisiana Proposed Initial Oil Spill Response Plan [PDF]
May 3, 2010
Special Shrimp Season Closes in Remaining Portion of Zone 1 and all of Zone 2
May 1, 2010
Governor Jindal: Oil Spill is Threatening Our Way of Life & We are Fighting to Protect Our Coast
May 1, 2010
Governor Jindal Requests Employment Benefit Services from the U.S. Dept. of Labor
May 1, 2010
DSS Encourages Those Impacted To Apply for Regular SNAP Benefits, Will Send Team to Region on Monday to Assist People in Applying
May 1, 2010
DHH Advises Public Not to Swim or Fish in Areas Affected by the Oil Spill, Provides Guidance on Cleaning Skin if Oil Contact Occurs
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