The TRCP and the Gulf Oil Spill
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Oil burns during a controlled fire in the Gulf of Mexico. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Stumberg. |
Nowhere is consistency and common sense more critical than in administration of our marine ecosystems, and never has it been more critical for us to exercise strong leadership in overseeing the form and structure of energy projects that could profoundly affect saltwater game species and the sporting activities that depend on them. While the TRCP recognizes the need for both renewable and nonrenewable offshore energy production, we believe strongly that energy development can and must be conducted responsibly to conserve America’s fish and wildlife legacy for the benefit of all citizens.
As our country strives to ensure swift and comprehensive recovery from the unprecedented environmental disaster in the Gulf, the conservation community must push for a renewed national commitment to responsible energy development. Developed by the TRCP and our partners in the sportsmen-conservationist community, the CAST Principles – Conservation, Allocation, Science and Transparency – offer recommendations concerning federal management of energy development on public waters, helping federal decision makers conserve fish and wildlife resources as they look to the oceans for sources of energy. The CAST Principles lay the groundwork for responsible development, allowing for a strong energy future while avoiding adverse environmental impacts.
For more information on recovery and response to the Gulf disaster, please utilize the following resources from our partner organizations :
The American Sportfishing Association
Coastal Conservation Association
International Game Fish Association
More resources:
Read the U.S. Department of the Interior fact sheet on the oil spill.
Read the principles developed by the TRCP to guide energy development on public lands.
Learn more about the TRCP’s marine fisheries initiative.
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