Links
The following is a list of links that were available during the program. Most are no longer valid but are listed for historical purposes.
ADVISOR, March/April 95 - Oil Spills in the Great Lakes Basin: Response and Prevention
One year after the Valdez incident, the president signed the Oil Pollution Act of
1990 (OPA) into law. A primary goal of OPA is to expand prevention and preparedness
activities, and enhance response capabilities of the federal government.
Chronology of World Oil Market Events 1970 - 1996
United States Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration, World Oil Market
and Oil Price Chronologies: 1970 - 2005
Coastal Ecology Institute – Louisiana State University
Coastal Response Research Center – University of New Hampshire
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.
Committee on Science and Technology – U.S. House of Representatives
In addition to the Office of Research and Development, programs under this subcommittee’s
jurisdiction include Research & Development (R&D) in the Office of Air and Radiation,
Superfund R&D, the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund and Oil Spill Research.
Coastal Restoration and Enhancement through Science and Technology
The Coastal Restoration and Enhancement through Science and Technology program (CREST)
was established in 2001 as an alliance of academic institutions within southern Louisiana
and Mississippi. The aim of the alliance is to create a cooperative program to help
policymakers, planners and coastal resource managers use the latest science and best
technologies to ensure sustainable and productive coastal habitats and communities.
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill: Fate and Effects in Alaskan Waters
GOCA: Governor's Office of Coastal Activities
JBF Environmental Systems Inc.
Oil skimmers, oil recovery vessels and oil pollution remediation.
LOSCO: Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office
Available from LOSCO is the Louisiana GIS Digital Map – Compilation DVD Set. The Louisiana GIS Digital
map is a compilation of publicly available geospatial data for oil spill prevention,
contingency planning, response and natural resource assessment. The DVD set is a collection
of geospatial data suitable for use in geographic information system (GIS) software.
Users must have GIS software to access, display and use the data. However, ArcReader
– a free GIS viewer – is included on the discs. To order a set of discs e-mail [email protected] or
visit the LOSCO site
LUMCON - Dispersants Bibliography
This database consists of citations found in journals, conference proceedings, government
reports and gray literature covering over 40 years of published research on oil spill
dispersants. The bibliography was compiled and edited by John Conover, Associate Librarian
at LUMCON. Citation data is stored and maintained at LUMCON by the Information and
Technology Department. LUMCON library.
NOAA Office of Response and Restoration
NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) protects the coastal environment from oil spills and hazardous waste sites, and restores
damaged natural resources.
Office of Spill Prevention and Response - California
The OSPR within the Department Fish and Game is the lead state agency charged with oil spill
prevention and response within California's marine environment.
Oiled Wildlife Care Network
The Oiled Wildlife Care Network strives to ensure that wildlife exposed to petroleum
products in the environment receive the best treatment by providing access to permanent
wildlife rehabilitation facilities and trained personnel.
Oil Spill Response Planning in SIPE-2
SRI International is developing an oil spill response configuration in collaboration with the U.S.
Coast Guard.
Oil Stop Inc., Harvey, Louisiana
Oil Stop is engaged in the manufacture and sale of inflatable oil spill containment booms.
PHOTOVAULT - Oil Spill, Contamination, Containment, Clean-up and Disaster Sample Photos
www.photovault.com/Link/Disasters/OilSpills.html
Save the Bay
A demonstration for what happens in an oil spill.
Shell Oil Co.
Welcome to Shell Oil Company's World Wide Web site. Shell Answer Book Series Archive.
Ship Escort Response Vessel System
SERVS - Ship Escort Response Vessel System. A leading oil spill prevention and response company.
Oil Spill Prevention and Response Program – Texas General Land Office
The GLO Oil Spill Prevention and Response Program is a national leader in oil spill research.