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Summarizes restoration projects conducted by NOAA and our partners in order to recover natural resources.
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Restoration in Port Arthur, Texas The Old Gulf Refinery site has been an active refinery since the 1902 discovery of oil in the area at "Spindletop." NOAA and the Texas trustees worked with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to achieve remedial goals at the site that address releases of hazardous substances including aromatic hydrocarbons and metals. |
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Arctic Activities It is estimated that by 2020-2030 the Arctic Ocean will be free of multi-year ice in the summer, increasing opportunities for maritime transportation, tourism, oil and gas exploration. Along with this comes a greater possibility of spills and damage to the environment. (posted: May 1, 2009) |
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Coastal Response Research Center (CRRC) The Coastal Response Research Center is focused on developing new approaches to spill response and restoration in marine and estuarine environments through research and synthesis of information. |
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