Hands Across the Sand-Join us to stop near shore Oil Drilling In Florida Waters

[Kurt]

Eglin Air Force base commander wary of offshore drilling | news-press.com | The News-Press

In an unusually candid acknowledgement, the commander of Eglin Air Force Base told lawmakers Wednesday that oil and gas drilling in Florida waters could pose a threat to military operations....

...Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, said McClintock's remarks are still not enough to convince him to oppose offshore drilling. However, he said he will vote against offshore drilling when he is convinced it threatens the bases in his Panhandle district.

 

[scooterbug44]

What time should we be there?

Noon CST!

 

[David Pleat]

shame on don gaetz

Eglin Air Force base commander wary of offshore drilling | news-press.com | The News-Press

it is unbelievable that our coastal senator remains unwilling to protect our shore and State waters. In fact, it appears that he is searching for an excuse to support the Texas Oil buy out of our State waters. He ignores that fact that we all depend on the waters for our livlihood and recreation. Shame on him.

 

[Gidget]

So for example, my dh and I would just show up a little before noon on Feb 13 at BMB? Are we still wearing black tshirts? I didn't see mention of that on the link.

Thanks so much
Gidget and Moondoggie ;-)

 

[Gidget]

Here's an unpopular opinion - I don't WANT really cheap gas!

The only way to get people to actually think about conservation and resources is price. When it affects their pocketbook they care a heckavu lot more than when it just affects their planet, soul, children's future etc.

$3 gas makes people buy more efficient vehicles, think about their consumption, insulate, etc.

$2 gas makes them buy Humvees and F-7000 pickups.

Excellent post!!!

 

[bentley williams]

 

[scooterbug44]

Alec, my answer is "What are states that come to our sparkling clean beaches for vacation because theirs are nasty?"

 

[Kurt]

Oil drilling in the gulf - public forum 2/4/10

The E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center will be sponsoring a public forum on the proposal to allow oil and gas drilling in Florida state waters. The forum will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 5 to 6:30 PM at the South Walton High School Auditorium, located at 645 Greenway Trail off Highway 331 South, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, .
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Presenters at the forum will be David Mica, Executive Director of the Florida Petroleum Council; Eric Draper, Executive Director of Audubon of Florida; David Rancourt, a partner with the Southern Energy Group and Lead Advocate for Florida Energy Associates, and[FONT=Verdana, Helvetica, Arial] David McClain, former oil spill planner and trainer with the Marine Spill Response Corporation and current consultant to Apalachicola Riverkeeper.
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[/FONT]After the presentations, there will be an opportunity for questions from the audience.
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[Kurt]

The E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center will be sponsoring a public forum on the proposal to allow oil and gas drilling in Florida state waters. The forum will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 5 to 6:30 PM at the South Walton High School Auditorium, located at 645 Greenway Trail off Highway 331 South, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, .
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Presenters at the forum will be David Mica, Executive Director of the Florida Petroleum Council; Eric Draper, Executive Director of Audubon of Florida; David Rancourt, a partner with the Southern Energy Group and Lead Advocate for Florida Energy Associates, and[FONT=Verdana, Helvetica, Arial] David McClain, former oil spill planner and trainer with the Marine Spill Response Corporation and current consultant to Apalachicola Riverkeeper.
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[/FONT]After the presentations, there will be an opportunity for questions from the audience.
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[/FONT]Everyone is invited to attend.
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[beach_queen]

Drill baby drill!