Recent Updates for Louisiana Gulf Coast Restoration

Students pitch ideas to promote tourism in Louisiana

2012-02-07T18:20:36Z

State promoting hunting and fishing on national television programs

2012-02-07T15:27:26Z

State of Louisiana government claims paid as of February 1, 2012.pdf

2012-02-07T00:32:56Z

BP Payments and Investments - Louisiana, February 1, 2012

2012-02-07T00:32:06Z

Gulf Commitment: The waterways

2012-02-06T16:05:46Z

Water is vital to the American Gulf Coast. Whether for fishing, swimming, playing, or just for pure enjoyment, the area's waterways are one of the things that make this region so special. BP understands and has committed $20 billion to fund the economic and environmental recovery of the region and pay natural resource damages. View video of "Gulf Commitment: The Waterways."

Cafe Reconcile creating new opportunities

2012-02-01T23:26:18Z

Over its 15-year history Café Reconcile has dished up great seafood but its real impact on New Orleans has been its success in providing hands-on training for disadvantaged youth hoping to get a start in the restaurant industry. Go behind the scenes with co-founder Craig Cuccia and Executive Chef Joe Smith as they share their experience in helping strengthen the community. View video of Cafe Reconcile.

Gulf Commitment: Beaches

2012-01-30T19:47:58Z

Hear about the current state of the Gulf Coast beaches from the people who live there. Following the 2010 oil spill, BP undertook a deep-cleaning of affected areas, and residents report that the beaches are clean and ready for guests. View video of "Gulf Commitment: Beaches."

Former head of nuclear submarine program shares safety experience with BP

2012-01-30T19:36:19Z

With 38 years in the US Navy – the past eight as the person responsible for overseeing the safe reactor operations of more than 80 nuclear-powered submarines and 12 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers – Admiral Frank ‘Skip’ Bowman knows a thing or two about keeping people safe.

Bowman, former director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, shares what he learned while overseeing the naval reactors for nuclear submarines and carrier fleets — and how he is applying that safety knowledge as a new member of BP's board of directors.

Gulf shrimp harvest numbers eagerly awaited

2012-01-30T18:05:59Z

Gulf Commitment: The seafood

2012-01-26T23:15:26Z

Generations of fishermen have made their livelihoods and their homes on the Gulf Coast. They want you to know that seafood -- shrimp, oysters and all sorts of fish -- from the Gulf of Mexico is the most inspected and most tested in the world. The confidence they have in their catch has never been higher, and they want you to try it for yourself. View video of "Gulf Commitment: The seafood."

Restoration Gulf Coast: Louisiana flyway

2012-01-23T21:34:24Z

More waterfowl winter in Coastal Louisiana than any other place in North America. It is critical that these birds have wetland habitat in which to break their journey. This is why the work of Ducks Unlimited and the farmers of Southwest Louisiana is so important. Each November, tens of thousands of acres of rice fields are flooded to give millions of birds a point of refuge. This effort is made possible in part through grants from BP's Recovered Oil Fund for Wildlife.

View video of "Restoration Gulf Coast: Louisiana flyway".