Ocean Champions Is Looking for a Communications & Membership Outreach Intern
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Date Posted: August 18, 2008
Ocean Champions Announces Second Wave of Political Endorsement
Today, we announced the first part of our second wave: established members of Congress who are key to future ocean legislation, but who are new to Ocean Champions. As we've established relationships with these members over the last two years, we've been able to see up close their commitment to healthy oceans and a Congress committed to their protection.
This second wave of endorsements is made up of established members of Congress who are key to future healthy oceans legislation, but who are new to Ocean Champions: Del. Madeline Bordallo (D-Gu.), Rep. Allen Boyd (D-Fl.), Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI), Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Il.) and Rep. Nick Rahall, and in the U.S. Senate, Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI).
Date Posted: August 12, 2008
Ocean Champions Endorsements Draw Media Attention
If you really want to see us in action, check this out!
Date Posted: July 29, 2008
Ocean Champions Announces First Wave of Political Endorsement
Today, we unvelied the first of three waves of congressional endorsements for the 2008 election. The initial list of nine members all share a commitment to protecting the oceans, and to working with Ocean Champions to make ocean health a top priority in the U.S. Congress.
The candidates on this first endorsement list are all from coastal states and proven advocates for ocean health. Ocean Champions is endorsing in the U.S. House:
Rep. John Barrow (D-Ga.), Rep. Lois Capps (D-Ca.), Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fl.), Rep. Sam Farr (D-Ca.), Rep. Connie Mack (R-Fl.), Rep. Ed Markey (D-Ma.), Rep. Hilda Solis (D-Ca.), Rep. Chris Shays (R-Ct.), and in the U.S. Senate: Rep. Tom Allen (D-Me.).
Stay tuned over the next two months for our second and third waves of endorsements.
Date Posted: July 17, 2008
Offshore Drilling Is Not The Answer
Gas prices are hitting everybody hard, and there are a lot of measures that Congress and the President can take to bring down the cost of energy. Offshore oil supplies can't be brought on line for at least seven to ten years (that's the oil industry's own estimate), so offshore drilling does nothing to change the price of gas. Not to mention that more drilling is exactly what we DON'T need to be doing to solve global warming.
Our sources tell us that the leadership in the House and Senate is committed to upholding the moratorium that has been in effect since 1981, and working for a more sensible energy policy that includes incentives for renewable energy and conservation. We MUST support these efforts, and tell our Congress that our oceans are more important than the limited supplies of oil that can be extracted from them.
Please contact your Senators and Representative today and tell them to support the moratorium: 202-224-3121.
Send a letter today, NO TO DRILLING
Champs, join in our conversation and read more about our thoughts on this issue. Visit Ocean Champions blog.
Date Posted: July 7, 2008
It Takes More Than Words To Be An Ocean Champion
Ocean Champions recently printed an editorial response in San Diego's North Coast Times titled, "Bilbray is no ocean champion" in response to Congressman Bilbray's editorial. The need for leadership on our oceans is too great to allow any member of Congress or candidate of Congress to misrepresent their track record. Our response illustrates our diligence at holding elected officials and candidates accountable. We are working to ensure we have more and stronger leaders in Congress, and that they are held to a higher standard.
Champs, your opinion really matters to us! Is your elected official doing really great work on behalf of the oceans, or, is it questionable? Tell us about it. We are on the watch, and with your help, together we can push for higher standards.
Date Posted: June 6th, 2008
Victory for Oceans 21!
Oceans 21 passed through the Natural Resources Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans Subcommittee last Wednesday, April 23rd with an 11-3 vote! Ocean Champions’ President, David Wilmot, Ph.D., extended a personal thank you to everyone in our latest e-blast.
Check out Rep. Sam Farr’s editorial, “We Must Care for Oceans” from Monday, April 28th regarding Oceans 21.
From everyone here at Ocean Champions, we’d like to thank all of our Ocean Champs that supported this important ocean legislation in pushing it through the first crucial stage. Now, our work must continue to get the bill past the full committee and onto the House and Senate.
Stay tuned for news about how you can help in this next phase.
Date Posted: April 28th, 2008
Hey Champs! We're on YouTube!
Watch Rep. Sam Farr and David Wilmot, Ph.D., President of Ocean Champions, discuss nuances to OCEANS-21 and an easy way for you to help.
Currently, our oceans are managed under 140 laws implemented by 20 Federal agencies without a unifying, ecologically-driven vision to protect the overall health of the ocean. With OCEANS-21 we finally have that vision– Including mechanisms to ensure healthy ocean policy for everyone.
YOU CAN HELP MOVE OCEANS-21 FORWARD, HERE’S HOW:
- Call your representative to support and vote ‘YES’ for OCEANS-21. And, oppose all amendments that weaken the bill. Call: 202-224-3121.
- Send a message to your representative.
- Help us continue to work on this important legislation, give $21 for OCEANS-21.
For more details on OCEANS-21, Click here.
Date Posted: April 15th, 2008
