U.S. Department
of Justice
Attorney General at Dauphin Island
A photo of a few citizens and boats enlisted in helping with the oil spill clean as they prepare to launch.
Booms lined up near the marina ready to be deployed. These long buoyant booms are attached to the back of boats forming a skirt to contain the oil from spreading out. This oil is then sucked from the surface into tanks.
Attorney General Eric Holder and Assistant Attorney General Ignacia Moreno of the Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division, listen to citizens who make their living on the water and adversely affected by the BP oil spill. In Alabama to meet with government officials concerning the oil spill Attorney General Holder and Assistant Attorney General Ignacia Moreno took time to listen to those most affected by the oil spill - those who make their living on the water. He pledged to try to address concerns about the claims process.
Officials directly involved with the clean up at West End Beach, Dauphin Island AL, explain their roles and current clean-up status to Attorney General Holder and Assistant Attorney General Moreno.
The Attorney General pauses to hear the perspective of a worker involved in cleaning the beach.
The Attorney General responds to reporters' questions on West End Beach, AL.
Attorney General Eric Holder visited Mobile, Ala., where he surveyed areas affected by the Gulf oil spill, met local community members impacted by the disaster, and met with Gulf state Attorneys General.