Gulf of Mexico Alliance Deeply Concerned About Effects of the BP Oil Spill Incident
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is deeply concerned about the potential environmental impacts the BP oil spill incident on the Gulf Coast region. Each Gulf state is implementing an emergency response plan, and due to the strong Gulf States alliance, agencies are coordinating to address the uncertain future of the region in the wake of the oil spill. Ongoing activities of the Alliance will support future mitigation actions related to water quality and the habitats impacted by this incident. The Alliance also offers its sympathies for those injured and unaccounted for after the explosion. For details, read the Alliance news release 5/6/2010 - Gulf of Mexico Alliance United to Address Effects of the BP Oil Spill Incident.
The Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Sea Grant oil spill website, hosted by the four GOM Sea Grant programs, provides visitors with access to a wealth of data concerning the BP oil spill. Website content will be continually updated, and visitors should check back often for new and revised information.
The Alliance encourages the public stay updated on this unfolding event by following latest information on the Joint Information website. To report oil on land, or for general Community and Volunteer Information, please call 1-866-448-5816.
For regional oil spill efforts, view the Response, Recovery, and Restoration page.
Welcome to the Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Satellite photo of the Gulf of Mexico region. Photo credit: SeaWiFS Project, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center and ORBIMAGE
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is a partnership of the states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, with the goal of significantly increasing regional collaboration to enhance the ecological and economic health of the Gulf of Mexico. The five U.S. Gulf States have identified six priority issues that are regionally significant and can be effectively addressed through increased collaboration at local, state, and federal levels:
- Water Quality;
- Habitat Conservation and Restoration;
- Ecosystem Integration and Assessment;
- Nutrients & Nutrient Impacts;
- Coastal Community Resilience; and
- Environmental Education;
This Web site is intended to be the central location for the public to learn about the Gulf of Mexico Alliance, what it does, and who its partners are. It also provides information about the Alliance priority issues, event announcements, and funding opportunities.
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