Oil Spill
Stay informed through SCWF. The links below provide updated news on the Gulf oil spill.
NWF Report - ASSAULT ON AMERICA: A Decade of Petroleum Company Disaster, Pollution, and Profit
After Spill, Broad Anxiety Among Gulf Residents, NY Times
Volunteers Recruited, CNN.com
Donations for Gulf Volunteers are being collected across SC:
WIS News - Columbia Drop-Off Information
WLTX - Conservation Groups Seeking Donations for Volunteers
WIS Video - Interview with Ben Gregg
WATCH FOX Video - Interview with Ben Gregg
The State - Donations Sought for Wildlife
Oil in the Gulf, 2 months later - Pictures
In best case, the Gulf coast to lose $1.15B, The Hill
Would you like to help out on the oil spill response?
South Carolina Wildlife Federation is watching with dismay as the Gulf Oil Spill drama unfolds. The linked article is understandably lengthy because it describes failure after failure by both BP and federal officials. We hope the oil does not invade South Carolina’s pristine coastline, but hopefully, our citizenry can learn from the tragedy in the Gulf if the unthinkable occurs here. Meanwhile, we intend to set up a website for coordinating activities if and when oil strikes SC.
Most importantly, do you have ideas for what should be on the website and can we put you down as part of a “SC Oil Spill Response Army Reserve Team”?
You also can contact us for information about current volunteer efforts in the Gulf states.
Efforts to Repel Oil Spill Are Described as Chaotic, New York Times
How bad could it get, USA Today
Officials have plans in place should oil spill hit East Coast, The Island Packet
With frustration and anger mounting over failure after failure in the Gulf oil spill response, check out this article from Alabama. It’s impossible to know what the impacts are going to be in South Carolina, but one thing is for sure: South Carolinians better not assume that BP and the Feds will take care of any problems. In Alabama, The New York Times
Environmental Concerns, CNN.com
Choice between ecology and economy, Argus-press.com
Photos: Seabirds covered in Gulf oil
SCWF sent a letter to SCDHEC and the Coast Guard regarding oil from the Gulf reaching our coast, here is what the press reported:
The letter to USCG and SCDEHC by Ben Gregg and Clinch Heyward
DHEC's Response Letter
South Carolina Contingency Plan
Officials: Little chance of oil reaching Carolina's, The State
Concerns Rise over Protecting SC Coastline, The Digitel Charleston
Wanted: SC Plan for Oil Spill, The State
Oil spill estimate could save BP millions in court, The Sun News
Nothing Certain but Uncertainty in Oil Spill, Greenville News
Many people, including the “experts” have many questions and few answers about the ultimate outcome of the oil spill in the Gulf. This article does answer one question we have wondered about: How much scrutiny was given to the possible consequences if things go bad? Here’s the answer: Thanks to BP lobbying, not much.
This link "U.S. exempted BP's Gulf of Mexico drilling from environmental impact study" Washington Post is also very informative on other aspects of the spill.
We will continue to keep you posted, especially on possible impacts on South Carolina waters and wildlife.
Measuring the oil from Anderson Cooper 360
News Stories in Photos from boston.com
The State highlights "S.C. conservationists: Graham should drop drilling plan"
NYtimes.com tracks the oil leak
"Oil Spill Could Devastate Wildlife" on CBS
MSNBC reports "Hope for Easing Gulf Coast Crisis"
"Oil Slick Threatens Marine Life" on CNN
NWF blog notes "NWF President Talks to Rachel Maddow About BP Oil Spill"
