Alabama’s Coast
WHAT'S AT STAKE?
Miles of white sandy beaches, wetlands, bays, and swamps that support vibrant tourism and fishing industries; habitat for migratory birds, turtles, and rare species; economic health of coastal communities; public healthTHE THREAT
Future spills on the scale of the Deepwater Horizon tragedy—until systematic reforms of oil industry practices and government policies are firmly in place.
Nine months after the BP blowout, recovery efforts in the Gulf are still underway—and could continue for decades to come. SELC filed the first post-spill lawsuit challenging the lax government oversight that led to the BP blowout, and we continue to lead legal efforts to end industry control of offshore drilling and ensure that nothing like the disaster in the Gulf ever happens again. With a multi-front offensive that involves lawsuits, intense activity in Congress, and engagement with federal agencies, we seek to ensure that regulators assess all potential threats before issuing further leases or permits and that damaged Gulf Coast habitat is restored.
Oil from the BP blowout looms off of Orange Beach, Alabama. ©Julie Dermansky
HOW YOU CAN HELP
