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Montana’s Highest Court Clears Way For Return of Wild Bison
18 Jun 20:00 | Gulf Oil Spill
Bison Transfer to Fort Belknap Tribes to Proceedread more »
Leslie Science and Nature Center hosts their 5th annual Great American Backyard Campout, June 22
17 Jun 10:46 | Gulf Oil Spill
NWF's Be Out There Movement Announces Partnership with FamilyFun Magazine
13 Jun 11:40 | Gulf Oil Spill
FamilyFun magazine has released a special “Get Outdoors” themed issue this month to help families spend more time in nature.read more »
Tar Balls Cannot Be the ‘New Normal’
10 Jun 20:00 | Gulf Oil Spill
"We cannot just accept oiled material on our beaches and in our marshes as the ‘new normal.’"read more »
Senate Poised to Pass a Strong Farm Bill
9 Jun 20:00 | Gulf Oil Spill
“We are very pleased with the Senate’s version of the farm bill."read more »
Gray Wolves Not Ready to Come Off Endangered Species Act List
6 Jun 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
"The job of wolf recovery in the U.S. is not yet complete."read more »
Crop Insurance Accountability Act Closes Loophole in House Farm Bill
4 Jun 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
“Taxpayer dollars should not be used to underwrite the risk of draining wetlands or foregoing good conservation practices.”read more »
Transocean Ltd. to Present at Sanford Bernstein's 29th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference
23 May 2013 | U.S. News
Transocean Ltd. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.
read more »National Sportsman’s Group Urges Gulf Restoration Council to Prioritize Ecosystem Projects
21 May 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
Group sends letter saying protecting wildlife and habitat will yield economic recovery for the Gulfread more »
Transocean Ltd. Announces Schedule for First Dividend Installment and Currency Election Period
21 May 2013 | U.S. News
Transocean Ltd. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.
read more »05-16-13-Gwin-Elementary-School-Awarded-Eco-Schools-USA-Green-Flag-For-Exceptional-Green-Achievement
19 May 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
National Wildlife Federation and National Aquarium Announce Plan to Certify Baltimore as the Largest Community Wildlife Habitat Along the Chesapeake Bay
19 May 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
City officials, NWF and the National Aquarium launch a program aimed at greening city streets, backyards, schools and places of worship.read more »
Transocean Ltd. to Present at UBS Oil and Gas Conference
14 May 2013 | U.S. News
Transocean Ltd. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.
read more »J. Michael Talbert Announces Plans for Retirement From Transocean's Board of Directors
13 May 2013 | U.S. News
Transocean Ltd. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.
read more »Senator Chambliss Honored for Farm Bill Conservation Leadership
7 May 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
“Senator Chambliss’ leadership on this issue has been critical to protect our natural resources and Georgia taxpayers’ wallets.”read more »
National Wildlife Federation Expert Appointed to New Committee on Climate Change and Natural Resources
7 May 2013 | SciTech
NWF Director of Climate Change Adaptation gets nod from Secretary of the Interiorread more »
TV Kaleen Mcallister, Baltimore, Maryland
5 May 2013 | U.S. News
MISLE CASE: 634869 DATE: 04 2231Q MAY 13 LOCATION OF INCIDENT: NORTHWEST TERMINAL, PIER 3 POB: 03 PFD'S: UNK WX: WIND: 3-6 KTS, AIR TEMP: 59F, WATER TEMP: 59F, SEAS: 2 FT, VISIBILITY: 10 NM SITUATION: SSC RECEIVED REPORT FROM USCG SECTOR BALTIMORE THAT THE THE TOWING VESSEL KALEEN MCALISTER WAS TAKING ON WATER AND EXPERIENCING SEVERE FLOODING AT PIER 3, NORTHWEST TERMINAL. THE VESSEL WAS UNABLE TO DEWATER USING THREE ONBOARD BILGE PUMPS. ACCORDING TO NRC REPORT 1046057, THE VESSEL STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT WHILE GETTING UNDERWAY WHICH PIERCED THE VESSEL'S HULL COMMENCING WATER INTRUSION. THE VESSEL WAS MOORED AT NORTHWEST TERMINAL AND 03 POB WERE CONDUCTING DAMAGE CONTROL TO SECURE THE FLOODING. BALTIMORE CITY FIRE RESPONDED AND BROUGHT THE VESSEL ADDITIONAL PORTABLE BILGE PUMPS. DAN MARINE TOWING ALSO ASSISTED BY BRINGING THE VESSEL A TOTAL OF 5 PORTABLE BILGE PUMPS. 03 POB SECURED FUEL VENTS AND VALVES PRIOR TO DEPARTING VESSEL ONCE IT BECAME APPARENT THE VESSEL WOULD SINK. 0read more »
TUG KALEEN MCALLISTER, Baltimore, MD
5 May 2013 | U.S. News
This afternoon USCG Sector Baltimore notified the NOAA SSC that the Tug Boat KALEEN MCALLISTER struck an unidentified object in Baltimore Harbor and sank. Vessel has onboard between 18,000-22,000 gallons of diesel fuel. A surface sheen has been observed. USCG requested NOAA to provide trajectory in aniticipation of a worst case release in anticipation of raising the vessel. See hotline for further information. read more »
To Protect Great Lakes From Ballast Water Invaders National Wildlife Federation Asks For Restraining Order
1 May 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
NWF Files a Motion to Get Greater Regulations Against Ballast Water Dischargeread more »
CORRECTION: Glass Lewis Supports Transocean's $2.24 Per Share Dividend Proposal and Four of Five Board Nominees
1 May 2013 | U.S. News
Transocean Ltd. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.
read more »Glass Lewis Supports Transocean's $2.24 Per Share Dividend Proposal and Four of Five Board Nominees
1 May 2013 | U.S. News
Transocean Ltd. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.
read more »Glass Lewis Supports Transocean's $2.24 Per Share Dividend Proposal and Four of Five Board Nominees
1 May 2013 | U.S. News
Transocean Ltd. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.
read more »National Wildlife Federation Announces 2013 Results For The Campus Conservation Nationals Competition
30 Apr 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
Largest nationwide electricity and water reduction competition on college campusesread more »
Transocean Ltd. Reiterates Its Strategy For Maximizing Long-Term Shareholder Value
30 Apr 2013 | U.S. News
Transocean Ltd. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.
read more »May Is Garden For Wildlife Month
28 Apr 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
Make your backyard a wildlife oasisread more »
Transocean Ltd. Comments on ISS Report
26 Apr 2013 | U.S. News
Transocean Ltd. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.
read more »Transocean Ltd. Management and Board of Directors Share Their Perspectives On the Right Path Forward to Maximize Shareholder Value
25 Apr 2013 | U.S. News
Transocean Ltd. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.
read more »Honoring the River: How Hardrock Mining Impacts Tribal Communities
24 Apr 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
“Access to clean drinking water, clean air, and healthy fish and game are inherent human rights that no lawmaker can give away.”read more »
Transocean Ltd. Provides Fleet Status Report
18 Apr 2013 | U.S. News
Transocean Ltd. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.
read more »Three Years Later, Panhandle Leaders Say Gulf Restoration Could Be Economic Boon
17 Apr 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
“Three years after the initial explosion, the impacts of the oil disaster on wildlife are continuing to unfold. Restoring places like Pensacola Bay is the most effective way to create a healthy Gulf of Mexico.”read more »
Three Years Later: BP Still Needs to be Held Accountable
17 Apr 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
“Nearly three years later, the impacts of the Gulf oil disaster continue to unfold.”read more »
Transocean Ltd. Releases Investor Presentation and Launches Transoceanvalue.com, Highlighting Strategy to Maximize Shareholder Value
15 Apr 2013 | U.S. News
Transocean Ltd. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.
read more »Water Bill Guts Environmental Review of Corps Projects
8 Apr 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
Fifty Law Professors Urge Removal of Troubling Provisions: “As written, this bill puts the fox in charge of the hen house.”read more »
Zinc Bromide, 120 mi Offshore, LA
2 Apr 2013 | U.S. News
On 03APR, USCG MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC about a release of zinc bromide by an offshore drilling vessel (NRC #1042785). The vessel was conducting operations when high winds forces an emergency disconnect and the solution was released at depth of 4,700 ft below surface. The incident occurred 120 miles offshore, in Green Canyon Block 727. Reports claim quantities between 550 and 1652 bbls of solution was released. USCG is requesting information about potential environmental impacts and potential area of impact due to this release.read more »
Hydrogran Sulfide release, Chalmette, LA
2 Apr 2013 | U.S. News
On 03APR, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC in regards to citizen reports of “funny chemical smells” throughout the greater New Orleans metro area. USCG and LDEQ personnel began interviewing citizens early this AM and searched for a source of chemical release. Active air monitoring led personnel to investigate of a facility in Chalmette (6 miles ESE of French Quarter, New Orleans, LA). The facility reported a leaking flare drum with hydrogen sulfide and benzene being released. USCG is request air plume modeling to determine if the two cases are linked. read more »
Report: Gulf Wildlife Three Years Into the Oil Disaster
1 Apr 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
Dolphins and Sea Turtles Still Dying in High Numbersread more »
Conservation groups urge BLM to provide "Crown Jewel" Roan Plateau new lease on life
31 Mar 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
A coalition of conservation and sportsmen’s groups has offered a range of management proposals intended to protect the fish, wildlife, backcountry and other natural riches that make the Roan Plateau a "crown jewel of Colorado’s landscape."read more »
NM Sportsmen and Business Applaud Designation of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument
21 Mar 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
Monument designation earns praiseread more »
Draft Water Bill "Business As Usual" In Unusual Times
19 Mar 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
"This legislation needs to be substantially amended before it comes to a vote on the Senate floor."read more »
Transocean Ltd. Board of Directors Concludes Carl Icahn's Proposed Dividend and Director Nominees Are Contrary to the Best Interests of Stakeholders
17 Mar 2013 | U.S. News
Transocean Ltd.. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.
read more »National Wildlife Federation Announces Conservation Achievement Award Winners at Annual Meeting
17 Mar 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
NWF honors individuals who volunteer their time, commitment and service to the organization’s conservation movementread more »
Transocean Ltd. to Present at Howard Weil Energy Conference
13 Mar 2013 | U.S. News
Transocean Ltd.. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.
read more »Mystery Sheen , West Delta 80, LA
8 Mar 2013 | U.S. News
On 09MAR13, USCG MSU Morgan City contacted NOAA SSC in regards to a mystery sheen reported in West Delta Block 80, 21 miles southeast of Grande Isle. The sheen is reported as 5 miles by 5 miles with 70% dark blue/brown and 30% light rainbow. USCG has requested a trajectory from NOAA.read more »
UTV JUSTICE Sunk, MM 161, Mississippi River, LA
8 Mar 2013 | U.S. News
On 07MAR13 at 0200 hrs, USCG Sector New Orleans contacted NOAA SSC about a potential release of diesel fuel and lube oil from a sunken tug at mile marker 161.5, about 200 feet off the right descending bank. At this point, no sheen is observed and USCG is requesting a trajectory from NOAA as a preventative measure.read more »
NWF Celebrates New Certified Sustainable Biofuel Flight Route Across The Atlantic
7 Mar 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ inaugural flight from Amsterdam to New York (JFK) charts a new path forward for sustainable biofuelsread more »
Transocean Receives Shareholder Proposal
7 Mar 2013 | U.S. News
Transocean Ltd.. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.
read more »Transocean Ltd. Announces 2013 Annual General Meeting; Recommends Dividend of $2.24 per share; Names Director Nominees
3 Mar 2013 | U.S. News
Transocean Ltd.. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.
read more »Transocean Ltd. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results
1 Mar 2013 | U.S. News
Transocean Ltd.. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.
read more »NWF: State Dept. Keystone XL Analysis Fatally Flawed
1 Mar 2013 | Gulf Oil Spill
"This analysis fails in its review of climate impacts, threats to endangered wildlife like whooping cranes and woodland caribou, and the concerns of tribal communities"read more »
Helena Star sunk, Tacoma, WA
27 Feb 2013 | U.S. News
On January 25, 2013 the 167 ft M/V HELENA STAR sank in the Hylebos Waterway in Tacoma, WA. The NOAA SSC has been to look at proposed salvage/clean-up actions in regards to possible affects to the surrounding environment. read more »
