update on oil spill in the gulf
The beaches of Sanibel have seen no effects of the oil spill in the gulf. Nothing has shown up in the waters and there have been no foul odors. The waters remain clean and safe.
Folks have been enjoying the beautiful sunshine and the fishing couldn't be any better. Large schools of tarpon are just off the coast, as well as spanish mackerel. And the redfish, snook & trout have been providing lots of action in the back bays.
Below is the latest official report on the oil spill ~~
May 20th - Governor Crist Extends State of Emergency Declaration to Include Lee County – Sanibel Beaches Remain Pristine
Today, Governor Crist extended the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill State of Emergency to include Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Monroe, Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Click here to view the Governor’s Executive Order Declaration.
The beaches and shorelines of Sanibel remain in pristine condition with no impact or eminent threat from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. At this time, there is no smell or presence of oil on our local beaches. City staff continues to closely monitor the situation and coordinate our planning efforts with our local, State and Federal partners.
For the latest updates released by the Federal and State governments, please continue to monitor this website as well as the following websites:
http://www.incidentnews.gov/incident/8220
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