The Trustees and BP have finalized a plan for the fifth phase of early restoration for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The project has an approximate cost of $34.4 million. It will enhance public access to natural resources and increase recreational opportunities at four sites in the Florida Panhandle. The four sites include:

• Innerarity Point in Escambia County, Florida which will involve acquisition of a 3.38-acre property and the building of a public park on the property.
• A parcel in the City of Destin, Florida which will involve acquisition of a 3.42-acre parcel and the building of a

The Trustees and BP have proposed approximately $34.4 million for the fifth phase of early restoration for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

The previously published address for tonight's public meeting in St. Petersburg was incorrect. Please plan to attend at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute at 100 8th Ave SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. There will be an open house at 6:00pm followed by the meeting in the auditorium at 7:00pm.

The public meeting is being held to take comments on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Draft Programmatic Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan (PDARP) and Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS).

The draft plan allocates funds from a proposed settlement with BP of up to $8.8 billion

The Trustees have proposed a comprehensive, integrated, ecosystem restoration plan for the Gulf of Mexico. The draft plan is based on our thorough assessment of impacts to the Gulf's natural resources and the services they provide following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

The Trustees have selected and approved the latest round of Deepwater Horizon early restoration projects. The restoration plan includes 10 projects totaling an estimated $134 million.

Title: Public Meeting on Draft Phase IV Restoration PlanLocation: Pensacola, FLDescription: The Trustees released a draft plan for phase IV of early restoration that proposes 10 early restoration projects across the Gulf states at an estimated cost of $134 million. The plan is available for public review and comment through June 19.

All public meetings will begin with an interactive open house during which our staff will be available to discuss project details.
The open house will be followed by a formal presentation and opportunity for the public to provide comments to our
representatives.