Speak out on the NRDA Process

The Natural Resources Damage Assessment (NRDA) process, which aims to assess the damage done to the Gulf and its resources from the BP oil disaster, is now underway. The NRDA process is critical for identifying restoration projects that will receive funding to heal the Gulf and repair the environmental damage wrought by the BP spill.

Now is the time for residents from across the Gulf to speak out, urging NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco to ensure that responsible parties are held fully accountable and that the restoration process prioritizes projects that improve resiliency and sustainability of coastal communities and resources and create new restoration jobs. Check out this sample alert from the Sierra Club for a template letter to NOAA, and be sure to customize the letter with your personal story.

The deadline for comments is May 18: add your voice today!