Via The Nature Conservancy:

It’s hard to believe Thursday will be one month since the April 20th Gulf oil spill explosion. Living here in the Gulf region, I have seen hundreds of oil-blocking booms lining the Mississippi coast, set up at nearly every inlet and bay to try to prevent oil from seeping into river estuaries and bayous. I keep thinking about the booms and the oil that's still leaking. The Conservancy has worked for decades across the Gulf Coast — with projects spanning from Brownsville, Texas to Key West, Florida. Now, thick oil sludges are even appearing at south Louisiana's marshes. Watch this video with the Conservancy's Mike Murphy to learn more about the critical role marshes have in protecting valuable wetlands in the region. While in the Gulf and talking to the people of Pascagoula, Mississippi, it's clear we face a narrow window of opportunity in which we can harness the global attention being given this catastrophe and develop a long-term plan to restore the vital resources of the Gulf. That’s why I’m asking you to join me today and tell your friends about our blog where we are posting regular updates about the oil spill and what’s at stake for the Gulf Coast. Forward them this email, post it to Facebook or tweet on Twitter. Please help get the word out that the local wetlands and marshes, wildlife and people in one of North America’s most treasured places need our support. Working with local communities, The Nature Conservancy will continue to protect and restore the Gulf's coastal areas which are so vital to nature and the local economy. With the one month mark approaching, let us all band together and ensure we can leave a natural legacy for future generations. Thank you for all you do, Keith Ouchley Louisiana State Director The Nature Conservancy