Save Our Gulf is a coalition of seven Waterkeepers brought together in the wake of the BP Oil Disaster to lead the fight to restore and protect local watersheds, coastal communities and the Gulf of Mexico.  We hold polluters and decision makers accountable and promote the sustainability of our communities.  Our vision is for all communities to have waterways that are swimmable, drinkable and fishable.  Save Our Gulf is a trustworthy source for updates from the front lines, transparent news and action.

We intend to record a comprehensive account of the oil impacts that have taken place as a result of the Gulf Oil Disaster.  Save Our Gulf Waterkeepers actively conduct water, soil and tissue sampling for up-to-date data and information.  We also receive vital information from Volunteer Field Observers.  Our Volunteer Field Observation program provides us with observations, photos and videos collected by citizen volunteers.  All reports and information submitted to the www.saveourgulf.org website will be used to inform the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) process, and ultimately drive federal money back to restore the environment of the Gulf Coast for future generations. 
 

For more information, please visit www.saveourgulf.org.  To read the State of the Gulf report click here.
 

Mobile Baykeeper, based in Mobile, Alabama, provides citizens a means to protect the beauty, health and heritage of the Mobile Bay watershed and coastal Alabama for the sake of our families and our communities. The Volunteer Field Observer Program was established with our partner organization, Alabama Coastal Foundation, whose mission is to improve and protect the quality of Alabama’s coastal resources by identifying and solving problems through education, information and participation.

 

Lower Mississippi Riverkeeper, Paul Orr, is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Lower Mississippi Riverkeeper works to preserve and restore the ecological integrity of the Mississippi River Basin and the surrounding waterways in Louisiana. Follow Paul, Lower Mississippi Riverkeeper, and partner Louisiana Environmental Action Network on Facebook.

 

Louisiana Bayoukeeper, Tracy Kuhns and Mike Roberts, is based in Barataria, Louisiana. The Louisiana Bayoukeeper works closely with coastal communities in Coastal Louisiana's Bayou Country to promote sustainable management of its local waterways and natural resources. Follow Tracy and the Louisiana Bayoukeeper on Facebook.

 

Galveston Baykeeper, Charlotte Wells is based in Seabrook, Texas.  The Galveston Baykeeper keeps the Bay vital and vibrant for all who enjoy it and make their livelihoods through it.  Follow Charlotte and Galveston Baykeeper on Facebook and on Twitter at @Galvbaykeeper.

 

Atchafalaya Basinkeeper, Captain Dean A. Wilson, is based in Baton Rouge Louisiana. The Atchafalaya Basinkeeper works to protect deep swamps, wetlands and cypress forests in southern portions of the state.

 

 

Apalachicola Riverkeeper, Dan Tonsmeire, is based in Apalachicola, Florida. The Apalachicola Riverkeeper monitors the Apalachicola from the Florida/Georgia line downstream 108 miles to the estuary and Bay on the Gulf.  Particular attention is paid to reductions in life-sustaining freshwater, loss of floodplain habitat, point and non-point source pollution, and explosive growth and development in this region. Follow Dan and the Apalachicola Riverkeeper on Twitter at @ApalachRiver and on Facebook.

 

Emerald Coastkeeper, Chasidy Fisher Hobbs, is based in Pensacola, Florida. The Emerald Coastkeeper serves the watershed in Northwest Florida, working to respond to citizen reports of pollution and adverse environmental impacts from the Alabama/Florida state line to Perdido Bay, and Panama City to West Bay. Follow Chasidy and the Emerald Coastkeeper on Facebook and on Twitter at @EmeraldCK.

 

Waterkeeper Alliance is a global environmental movement uniting more than 190 Waterkeepers around the world and focusing citizen advocacy on the issues that affect our waterways, from pollution to climate change. Waterkeeper Alliance is the voice for the world’s waters. Follow Waterkeeper Alliance on Twitter at @Waterkeeper and on Facebook.