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People’s Hearing about Offshore Drilling
March 5, 2018 @ 1:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Trump administration proposed opening 90% of US waters to offshore drilling between 2019 and 2024. That’s right — if this plan becomes law, the Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, and Eastern Gulf coasts will all be up for grabs by Big Oil.
Following the cancellation of the originally scheduled February 5th events we’ve decided to keep the energy going with a similar routine for the newly scheduled meeting. Join us on March 5th to stand strong against offshore drilling and protect our state’s vital coastal economies and ecosystems.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is hosting Public Meetings across the country in an open house format. BOEM will NOT be accepting oral public comment at the only open house in Washington State, March 5th in Olympia.
That’s why we’re having a People’s Hearing where testimony can be given, taken down by a stenographer, and submitted as official comments.
It’s time to unite and demonstrate our opposition to oil and gas development off the Washington coast!
WHAT: Public Meeting about Offshore Drilling and People’s Hearing
WHERE: Hotel RL Olympia by Red Lion, 2300 Evergreen Park Dr SW
WHEN: March 5, 1:30 – 7:30 pm
>> 1:30-2:00 Keynote Speakers
>> 2:00-7:30 People’s Hearing
>> 3:00-7:00 BOEM Open House
>> 5:30-6:30 Dinner
WEAR BLUE for clean water!
–MORE INFORMATION–
Sign this action alert to tell federal representatives to oppose the plan to expand offshore drilling: goo.gl/LSUQGQ
Read more on the topic from the Surfrider Foundation’s Environmental Director, Pete Stauffer: http://www.surfrider.org/
Thanks to the organizations helping to organize this event:
Surfrider Foundation, Sierra Club Washington State Chapter, 350 Tacoma, 350 Seattle, Washington Environmental Council, Washington Conservation Voters, and the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association
The Surfrider Foundation asks that attendees conduct themselves in an orderly and respectful manner.