Oil spill in Lafourche Parish estimated at 34,000 gallons

The big picture: Officials estimate more than 34,000 gallons of crude oil spilled from the Crescent Midstream Crude Oil Facility in Raceland.

• Some residents are being asked to conserve water, but officials say it is safe to drink.
• The oil is being blamed for 17 dead animals, mainly aquatic salamanders and turtles.

See the full update from the Lafourche Parish government.