LNG Projects

Update: Extraordinary Victory for the ocean! Governor Christie Rejects Dirty Fossil Fuels in the Ocean

Earth Day 2010 marked a new day for the ocean. NJ Governor Christie came to the Jersey Shore, joined by former NJ Governor Tom Kean, and announced his steadfast opposition to any Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities and any Offshore Drilling that could adversely affect New Jersey waters. The crowd of 150 ocean friends was jubilant. Governor Tom Kean was governor during the devastating summers of 1987 and 1988 when medical waste, dolphins, and raw sewage washed ashore. Governor Kean launched the first wave of ocean protection and over the years, with grit and determination, ocean water quality became cleaner, ocean dumping ended, and the ocean's health vastly improved.

Today there is a new assault of dirty fossil fuel industries lurking off our shores. Governor Christies' bold and crystal clear promise at the press conference rejects this new industrial assault: "The future of our shore, the future of our children to enjoy our beaches in the same way that I got to enjoy them, is more important than any project regarding liquefied natural gas...that's why I'm confident in announcing that decision today on Earth Day and it is a decision that I will stand by every day that I am Governor of the State of New Jersey."

Governor Christie's declaration was an act of swift, firm, and outstanding leadership. He kept his campaign promises on these issues within his first 100 days. Truly a remarkable victory for the ocean thanks to Governor Christie.

Above is a statement of Cindy Zipf Executive Director of Clean Ocean Action
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The Jersey Shore Chapter stands up with with New Jersey's Clean Ocean Action organization against LNG. There are currently three industrial projects proposed off the New York and New Jersey coasts that will bring further dependence on foreign fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, habitat destruction, security risks, and pollution to the region, and close-off ocean waters to recreational and commercial uses.

Our chapter has taken an active interest in participating in the dialogue on this issue, in order to ensure the protection of our precious coastal resources and water quality by addressing the potentially huge environmental and recreational implications of these projects. We are working closely with Clean Ocean Action to coordinate our efforts and develop an overall strategy.

More General Info: http://www.beachapedia.org/LNG_%28Liquified_Natural_Gas%29

Sign the petition against LNG: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/131/petition-to-save-our-ocean-from-attacks-by-big-oil/

Join the COA Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=126163971494&sk=basic#!/pages/Clean-Ocean-Action/126163971494

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If you are interested in participating in this campaign, please contact us at: jerseyshore@surfrider.org