Louisiana Environmental Action Network

We have been recognized over the past 25 years for the following achievements and awards.

2011 Achievements

LEAN and LMRK's Biota Sampling Project post BP Oil Spill results in University of Texas Medical Branch announcing their new study, entitled Gulf Coast Health Alliance; Health Risks Related to the Macando Spill (GC-HARMS), that will help us to have a better understanding of the impacts of petroleum contamination in the Gulf region.

LEAN's work and vigilance documenting individuals and their changing health conditions from chemical exposure due to the BP Oil Spill expedited an investigation by the Government Accountability Project. 

Pearl River Fish Kill - We were the first responders and our field work resulted in the launch of an investigation by the Louisiana State Senate, Environmental Quality Committee.

Victory in the Courts - Louisiana State Court of Appeal ordered the State Department of Environmental Quality to test the environmental impact of discharges from produced waters from oil and gas production activities within Louisiana territorial waters in the Gulf of Mexico.

2011 Human Rights Award presented to Staff Chemist Wilma Subra.

General Fund
Donations made to this fund are to be used in the areas of most need as decided by LEAN. Often used for the most current critical issues.

Oil Spill Health Issues
Seafood Safety Testing, Blood Tests for Gulf Residents, Assisting Louisiana resdidents whos health has been adversley impacted by the BP Oil Spill

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