Phase III NRDA Early Restoration Program projects approved: LA $340M for barrier island restoration projects and fisheries research centers– http://www.nola.com/environment/index.ssf/2013/04/bps_340_million_will_restore_4.html; MS $82 million for four projects to “address loss of use by providing residents and visitors with new recreational options, better access to existing natural resources and a greater opportunity to enjoy them”– http://msbusiness.com/blog/2013/05/02/governor-unveils-oil-spill-settlement-funded-projects/; AL $94 million for projects “to enhance Gulf State Park at Gulf Shores, to restore sand dunes in the undeveloped beachfront and to construct and enhance trails in the park” — http://www.wdef.com/news/state/story/Agreement-reached-on-Ala-oil-spill-restoration/bUNqUVovFk668JmnnRwZTA.cspx?rss=3472; FL $58 million for 12 projects in 8 FL counties– http://www.wjhg.com/home/headlines/Gov-Scott-Announces-58-Million-in-Early-Restoration-Projects-for-Fla-Communities-205780301.html; TX $18M to support 5 projects — http://www.chron.com/news/texas/article/BP-to-pay-18M-for-Texas-Gulf-restoration-work-4484295.php.
