Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico
I am deeply saddened by the ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. I think that all fishermen probably feel a sinking feeling in their stomach, like I do, when they think of the ongoing devastation.
And one of the worst aspects of this tragedy is that the oil continues to spill. The well is flowing oil directly into the ocean. If you are a praying person, please take a moment out of the day to pray for a successful and speedy capping of the well.
Latest Updates:
I received a message from Florida Senator LeMieux expressing his concern about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The Web site for citizens to receive up-to-date information on the event is http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com/go/site/2931/ Check out the map with expected trajectory of the oil spill.
Report any suspected wildlife damage to 866-557-1401.
From the Ocean Conservancy:
"At least 5,000 barrels — that's 210,000 gallons — of oil are estimated to be leaking from BP's Deepwater Horizon oil platform every day, causing severe damage to wildlife and fish populations, and to the many communities that depend on healthy fisheries and tourism in the Gulf of Mexico. Both as the leader of an ocean conservation organization and as someone who grew up on the Gulf, I'm simply heartbroken."
Their website is www.oceanconservancy.org
Put a Lid on Oil Drilling off Atlantic Coastline!
The Obama administration has proposed opening vast expanses of water along the Atlantic coastline, the eastern Gulf of Mexico and the north coast of Alaska to drilling. Please contact your representatives in Washington and ask them to not allow drilling along the Atlantic Coastline. The atlantic coastline of the US is a treasure that is should not be compromised. Map of Proposed New Drilling Areas (NY Times)
Thanks for your help.
And one of the worst aspects of this tragedy is that the oil continues to spill. The well is flowing oil directly into the ocean. If you are a praying person, please take a moment out of the day to pray for a successful and speedy capping of the well.
Latest Updates:
I received a message from Florida Senator LeMieux expressing his concern about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The Web site for citizens to receive up-to-date information on the event is http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com/go/site/2931/ Check out the map with expected trajectory of the oil spill.
Report any suspected wildlife damage to 866-557-1401.
From the Ocean Conservancy:
"At least 5,000 barrels — that's 210,000 gallons — of oil are estimated to be leaking from BP's Deepwater Horizon oil platform every day, causing severe damage to wildlife and fish populations, and to the many communities that depend on healthy fisheries and tourism in the Gulf of Mexico. Both as the leader of an ocean conservation organization and as someone who grew up on the Gulf, I'm simply heartbroken."
Their website is www.oceanconservancy.org
Put a Lid on Oil Drilling off Atlantic Coastline!
The Obama administration has proposed opening vast expanses of water along the Atlantic coastline, the eastern Gulf of Mexico and the north coast of Alaska to drilling. Please contact your representatives in Washington and ask them to not allow drilling along the Atlantic Coastline. The atlantic coastline of the US is a treasure that is should not be compromised. Map of Proposed New Drilling Areas (NY Times)
Thanks for your help.
Posted by Central Florida Home Talk at 5/6/2010 12:13 PM 
Categories: Going Green
Tags: Florida fishing waterfront oil spill
Categories: Going Green
Tags: Florida fishing waterfront oil spill
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