Call to Action: February 16, 2018
STOP OFFSHORE DRILLING – PROTECT OUR COASTS
#ProtectOurCoasts
#OffshoreDrilling
The Trump administration has put virtually all of America’s coastlines on the auction block by opening them to offshore drilling. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management proposals include 47 leases covering 98% of US waters – over a billion previously protected acres.
They are rescinding safety regulations enacted to prevent another Deepwater Horizon disaster. The destruction caused by a major oil spill is obviously devastating. But so is the continual degradation of habitat and injury caused by frequent if smaller leaks from drilling, tankers and underwater pipelines, as well as seismic air gun blasts used in exploration.
The economic and environmental health of coastal states is threatened. In Oregon alone, a $2 billion local economy and 22,000 jobs dependent on coastal fishing and tourism are at risk. So is the health of our fragile marine ecosystems and wildlife.
This decision was enacted with no public input. At so-called “open houses” local citizens were not allowed to speak. In response, thousands of protesters have rallied across the country, including hundreds in Salem.
We must make our voices heard. Tell Congress to not allow the health of our oceans and beaches to be sold away to the oil industry.
Protect Our Oregon Coast!
Where’s #Complicit Greg Walden?
Selling Us Out!
**ACTION 1: Call #WaldenComplicit and our Senators **
(Leave a message if you can’t get through.)
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR WALDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent and voter from [city], Oregon [zip code]. I am concerned about the Trump Administration’s efforts to overturn protection of our coastline from drilling and outraged that Greg Walden continues to put party loyalty before the best interests of Oregonians. His silence on this issue is unforgivable. I insist that he support H.R. 2272, the Coastal Anti-Drilling Act, and exercise his authority under the Congressional Review Act to ensure that our coastal environment and communities are protected. November is coming. We will remember his betrayal. Thank you.”
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR SENATOR MERKLEY:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent and voter from [city], Oregon [zip code]. I am concerned about the Trump Administration’s efforts to overturn protection of our coastline from drilling. I thank Senator Merkley for co-sponsoring S. 999, the Coastal Anti-Drilling Act. We need him to push for hearings on this bill and to exercise his authority under the Congressional Review Act to ensure that our coastal environment and communities are protected. Thank you.”
SAMPLE SCRIPT FOR SENATOR WYDEN:
“My name is [–] and I’m a constituent and voter from [city], Oregon [zip code]. I am concerned about the Trump Administration’s efforts to overturn protection of our coastline from drilling. I ask the Senator Wyden to support S. 999, the Coastal Anti-Drilling Act, and to exercise his authority under the Congressional Review Act to ensure that our coastal environment and communities are protected. Thank you.”
**ACTION 2: SHARE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY**
Share this post with friends and family. Help them leave messages for their Congressional delegation about protecting our coasts from drilling by exercising their power under the Congressional Review Act and to support S. 999/ H.R. 2272.
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#Complicit GREG WALDEN
DC (202) 225-6730, Medford: (541) 776-4646,
Bend (541) 389-4408, La Grande (541) 624-2400
https://walden.house.gov/contact-greg/email-me
SENATOR MERKLEY
Portland: (503) 326-3386, DC: (202) 224-3753
Salem: (503) 362-8102, Eugene: (541) 465-6750
Medford: (541) 608-9102, Bend: (541) 318-1298
Pendleton: (541) 278-1129
https://www.merkley.senate.gov/contact/
SENATOR WYDEN
Portland: (503) 326-7525, DC: (202) 224-5244
Salem: (503) 589-4555, Eugene: (541) 431-0229
Medford: (541) 858-5122, Bend: (541) 330-9142
La Grande: (541) 960-7691
https://www.wyden.senate.gov/contact/
Trump Moves to Open Nearly All Offshore Waters to Drilling
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/04/climate/trump-offshore-drilling.html
Hundreds Protest Trump’s Offshore Drilling Plan in Oregon
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/tech/science/environment/2018/02/06/hundreds-protest-trumps-offshore-drilling-plan-oregon/303046002/
Air Guns Used in Offshore Oil Exploration Can Kill Tiny Marine Life
https://www.nature.com/news/air-guns-used-in-offshore-oil-exploration-can-kill-tiny-marine-life-1.22167