raked the grass. we've tried some chemicals to remove stuff. >> this area's for experimenting, hoping something will yield clean, healthy grass. >> there are patches of new growth that are already starting to come in. >> yeah, it is some grass trying to grow. >> as tempting as it is to go in and do something very aggressive, the worst thing you can do right now is tread heavily on this marsh grass. so really now, this is a test of patience. talking about patience -- >> we all want it. the people that live here may be out of it. >> well, we're not done yet. >> reporter: i would think not with 5 million barrels of oil having spewed into the gulf during that three-month period. there is certainly still oil that needs to be cleaned up. a little bit of encouragement. we saw a few stocks of fresh green grass growing through the area. we certainly hope that continues.