Here's a photo I took on a visit to Penobscot Bay a couple of years ago. It points up both the pristine quality of the water and the amazing natural beauty of the Maine Coast. I am happy to report that I and 226 of my colleagues from other coastal states recently signed on to a letter of protest organized by the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators to Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke reiterating our opposition to the Trump plan to expand drilling for oil and gas off the Continental US.
The letter, spearheaded by Washington State Senator Kevin Ranker and California State Senator Kevin De Leon, cites numerous issues that come with offshore drilling. These issues range from the large-scale, irreparable damage caused by oil spills, to the long term damage to coastal economies after these disasters.
“This reckless proposal opens over 90 percent of US shorelines to new oil and gas drilling, putting our economy and marine environment at risk of a catastrophic oil spill,” said Sen. Kevin Ranker. “States across the country are standing up together against the Trump administration to protect our communities, our marine and coastal environment and economy.”
The Full Announcement be found here: http://www.ncel.net/2018/03/05/legislators-oppose-proposed-offshore-drilling-program/
And the Letter itself is available here:
The letter, spearheaded by Washington State Senator Kevin Ranker and California State Senator Kevin De Leon, cites numerous issues that come with offshore drilling. These issues range from the large-scale, irreparable damage caused by oil spills, to the long term damage to coastal economies after these disasters.
“This reckless proposal opens over 90 percent of US shorelines to new oil and gas drilling, putting our economy and marine environment at risk of a catastrophic oil spill,” said Sen. Kevin Ranker. “States across the country are standing up together against the Trump administration to protect our communities, our marine and coastal environment and economy.”
The Full Announcement be found here: http://www.ncel.net/2018/03/05/legislators-oppose-proposed-offshore-drilling-program/
And the Letter itself is available here:
| ocs-oil-and-gas-leasing-program-sign-on-letter.pdf |
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