Mary Ditch

Congressman Garret Graves encourages those who live and work in coastal Louisiana to attend tomorrow's hearing. It's important for the committee members to see and hear those whose life depends on our natural resources such as oil & gas and fisheries.

Just something to bring to your attention..always wise to keep an eye on the tropics as this system develops. It's also a good time to review your hurricane plans with family and for your business as we approach the traditionally active point of hurricane season. 

Total volume of recovered liquids (oil & water) from Bayou Lafourche to date is 1,492 barrels (62,664 gallons). It is important to note that this volume represents both crude oil and water from the bayou, therefore it is greater than the amount of crude oil reported spilled by the Unified Command.