The Surfrider Foundation is calling all environmentally-conscious ocean lovers to action once again to rally in opposition to offshore drilling.
Four upcoming public hearings will determine what actions the Obama Administration will be taking this fall with regard to allowing, for the first time, new offshore oil and gas drilling in our most sensitive coastal waters, and for approval of renewable energy industry proposals off of our coast.
US Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, is holding 4 public meetings to talk about the federal government’s plans for new offshore drilling.
DATES:
Monday, April 6, 2009
Atlantic City Convention Center
One Convention Boulevard
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Tulane University
McAlister Auditorium Building
43 McAlister Drive
New Orleans, Louisiana
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center
600 West Seventh Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska
Thursday, April 16, 2009
University of California, San Francisco
Mission Bay Conference Center,
Robertson Auditorium
1675 Owens Street
San Francisco, California
Here’s the press release from Surfrider Foundation about plans to Protest In San Fransisco:
ACTIVISTS BUSING IN FROM AROUND THE STATE TO STAGE A PROTEST AGAINST OFFSHORE DRILLING
WHAT: Activists bused in from around the State will hold a protest against the Minerals Management Service’s (MMS) proposed five-year plan for oil and gas development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Demonstrators will be making speeches, waving signs, speaking at the hearing to tell the MMS and public how the increase in offshore oil drilling and this proposed plan could critically impact some of the world’s most pristine marine ecosystems and lead to the destruction of important habitats that are home to a diversity of wildlife.
WHO: Join Surfrider Foundation activists, members, volunteers from around California, Oregon and Washington, surfers, beach enthusiasts, and local, regional and national elected officials
WHEN: Thursday, April 16, 2009
Doors will open at 8:00 AM
Hearing begins at 9:00 AM and will conclude by 8:00 PM
Press is also invited to join Surfrider Foundation and its supporters for a noontime rally and demonstration that will feature speeches from various elected officials and activists, along with live music.
WHERE: University of California, San Francisco
Mission Bay Conference Center
Robertson Auditorium
1675 Owens Street
San Francisco, CA
TO SPEAK: In order to speak at the hearing, RSVP to DOI_Events@ios.doi.gov
**If you are unable to attend the hearing, written comments will be accepted through September 21. Please submit your comments electronically at: http://actionnetwork.org/campaign/not_the_answer_03_09, or by mail to: Ms. Renee Orr, Chief, Leasing Division, Mineral Management Service, MS 4010, 318 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20170-4817
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, OR TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW WITH A SURFRIDER FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVE, PLEASE CONTACT
ALEXIS HENRY AT 949.732.6413 OR AHENRY@SURFRIDER.ORG
Stay tuned to Transworld Business for an interview with Surfrider Foundation’s Matt McClain.
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