Program Update: Advocacy – April 2012
Congressional appropriators got off to an early start this spring with both the House and Senate Appropriations Committees approving FY 2013 Commerce-Justice-Science spending bills in April with House and Senate floor consideration expected this month.
BP Oil Spill Trial Plan Could Change
Now that BP has a proposed settlement with a large class of plaintiffs in the federal oil spill case, the U.S. District Court in New Orleans is considering changing the way the case should move forward.
Program Update: Advocacy – March 2012
On March 7, 2012, Ocean Leadership held its annual Public Policy Forum at the United States Capitol Visitor Center. This year’s theme was the science of ocean, coastal and Great Lakes restoration.
Ocean Leadership President & CEO Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
Testimony of Robert B. Gagosian, President and CEO of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, Before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science
Senate Passes Amendment to Transportation Bill to Restore the Gulf and Establish an Ocean Endowment
The Gulf of Mexico could see a substantial amount of money for future restoration work as a result of Senate approval on Thursday of an amendment to the transportation authorization bill.
2012 Public Policy Forum
On Wednesday, March 7, Ocean Leadership will hold its annual Public Policy Forum on Capitol Hill. This year’s theme is the science of ocean, coastal and Great Lakes restoration.
Program Update: Advocacy – February 2012
In February, President Obama released his Fiscal Year 13 Budget. While the overall numbers for the ocean science agencies are relatively good, there are winners and losers within each agency.
Ocean Leadership’s Summer Policy Internship: Application Now Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepting for Ocean Leadership’s Summer Policy internship position. The Consortium for Ocean Leadership offers Washington, DC-based internships for students at Ocean Leadership member institutions.
House Votes to Wall Off Penalty Money for Gulf Restoration
Billions of dollars in Deepwater Horizon spill fines would be walled off in a special trust fund that could only be tapped to pay for Gulf Coast restoration, under a measure approved by the House yesterday.
Atlantic Sturgeon Listed as Endangered Species
Atlantic sturgeon, one of the most expensive and imperiled fish in the world, made it onto the endangered species list Wednesday.
Obama’s National Ocean Policy Is Good Business
America’s oceans provide tremendous value to our economy, and are among the most valuable natural resources we possess.
Oregon Senate Passes Bill to Add 3 Marine Habitat Reserves to State Waters
The Oregon Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly supported a proposal adding three marine reserves to state waters.
