Recovering the Gulf

The impacts of the Deepwater Horizon disaster will be felt for years if not decades to come. This website provides an overview of the ongoing regional recovery and restoration efforts and how you can participate in them.

Publications & Resources

Overview of Transocean’s Settlement

Updated Feb. 2013

A summary of the civil and criminal penalties covered by the Jan. 3 settlement. Click here for PDF.

Overview of BP’s Criminal Plea Agreement

Updated Feb. 2013

A summary of the fines, recoveries, and probation conditions of the Nov. 15 criminal plea agreement. Click here for PDF.

Comparing RESTORE Act Funding

Updated Mar. 2013

A comparison table of the five funding mechanisms created by the RESTORE Act. Click here for PDF.

Summary: The RESTORE Act

Updated Mar. 2013

Overview of the RESTORE Act, including a breakdown of how funds will be distributed to Gulf states and a summary of participation opportunities. Click here for PDF.

Gulf Coast Restoration: Timeline of Past & Future Events

Updated Apr. 2013

Provides an overview and timeline of past and ongoing Gulf recovery and response events. Click here for PDF.

Click here for a full list of our publications. 

Workshops & Events

Upcoming ELI Events

Spring/Summer 2013

We are continually planning workshops around the Gulf on the ongoing recovery and restoration processes. Please email us if you have questions about when and where the next event will take place.

We also host seminars and telebriefings on an as-needed basis. Please email us if you have a specific topic you would like us to address.

Past ELI Workshops

View our Past Workshops page for details about previous ELI workshops on Deepwater Horizon restoration and recovery.

Past ELI Seminars

View our Other ELI Events page for details about previous seminars and telebriefings that ELI has organized on Deepwater Horizon issues.