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Keep Us Free From LNG!
WAVES OF THANKS! OCEAN DEFENDERS!!
The awesome turnout made the Rally for Ocean Independence on July 1st a great success... We celebrated what we hold dear and rallied against "foreign fossil fuels and oily predators."
Thanks to our elected officials for their remarks: Senator Sean Kean, and Asbury Park’s new Mayor Ed Johnson. Congressman Frank Pallone sent a powerful statement.
Thank you to our many friends, groups, and business leaders for their support! A special thanks to Marilyn Schlossbach and all at Langosta Lounge for hosting the festivities.
We had a beautiful day on the Asbury Park Boardwalk, hundreds of people gathered for the rally, paddle-out, and human aerial art spelling out SOS. After the paddle-out, the waves picked up, making for some great rides, and several pods of dolphin swam by.
More photos will be coming soon so stay tuned. Arial photographer, Matt Applegate of Aerial Sign North, made numerous flights overhead to take photos… others donated and still more video was taken to document the action. If you have photos please send them our way….
Check out The Star Ledger for photos
This is just the beginning of a summer full of action to “Keep Our Ocean Wild & Industry Free”!
Call Governor Jon Corzine at 609-292-6000
or Governor David Paterson 518-474-8390
…and ask them to “SAY NO TO LNG!”
To volunteer for more exciting up coming events… contact: Citzens@cleanoceanaction.org or call 721.872.0111.
Industrial Complexes for Importing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Planned off NY/NJ Coast
Take Action & Join the Campaign
Three industrial projects are proposed off the New York and New Jersey coasts that will bring dependence on foreign fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, habitat destruction, security risks, and pollution to the region, and will close-off ocean waters to recreational and commercial uses.
Liquefied Natural Gas THREATENS:
· American energy independence
· Our environment
· Our wallets
· Our way of life
California, Connecticut, Florida, and New York have rejected LNG projects off their coasts. Our Governors must reject them here, too. New Jersey and New York must choose green and renewable domestic energy that creates thousands of good, sustainable jobs.
Click here to learn more about Insanity Island and the two other proposed LNG projects off our coast, and to join the campaign against LNG!
*** Sign the PETITION to oppose three industrial LNG ports in the ocean! ***
PROTECT YOUR BEACHES FROM OIL SPILLS AND DRILLING RIGS!
The Adriatic IV suffers a gas blowout.
Tell Secretary Salazar:
Keep our coasts free from offshore drilling!
NO seismic testing!
Fossil fuels and the ocean don't mix!
Ensure renewables are done right!
The Department of Interior is determining whether to expand drilling beyond the Gulf of Mexico to up and down the East and West Coasts. These areas have miniscule amounts of oil and gas and have traditionally been protected from such drilling because of their sensitive marine habitats. Don’t trade our precious coastal tourism economies for a few drops of oil. Our coasts should also not become a gateway to Liquified natural gas - a dirty, expensive foreign fossil fuel.
In a pivotal time for our coasts, ocean advocates are asked to protect Big Blue by speaking out against oil and gas drilling off our shores. Additionally, the seismic testing involved in exploring for oil and gas is harmful to marine life. Sonar blasts often lead to whale and dolphin strandings and damaging marine animals’ vital organs.
We stress that sustainable, renewable sources of energy are responsibly pursued, enhanced, and supported with protective criteria rules and regulations.
For more information on offshore impacts, please check out our fact sheet on offshore fossil fuels.
On April 6, 2009, the Department of Interior hosted one of four national hearings regarding offshore energy in Atlantic City. Click here for video of the first three hours of the Atlantic City hearing (Clean Ocean Action's testimonies come after this available clip).
Defend Our Ocean:
· Send your written comments or statements during the extended public comment period.
o Electronically: www.mms.gov "Five Year Program" "How to comment" section. OR www.mms.gov/5-year/2010-2015DPPComments.htm; or
o Mail: Ms. Rene Orr, Chief, Leasing Division, Mineral Management Service, MS 4010, 381 ELden Street, Herndon, VA 20170-4817 by September 21, 2009.
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COA Mission Statement:
"Our goal is to improve the degraded water quality of the marine waters off the New Jersey/New York coast."
Clean Ocean Action will identify the sources of pollution and mount an attack on each source by using research, public education, and citizen action to convince our public officials to enact and enforce measures which will clean up and protect our ocean.
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