FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 20, 2017
Contact: Katie Todd; katie@nclcv.org; 919.244.5868
NCLCV Statement on Gov. Cooper’s Announcement Opposing Drilling off NC’s Coast
ATLANTIC BEACH: Today, Dan Crawford, director of governmental relations at the NC League of Conservation Voters released the following statement in response to Governor Cooper’s public announcement
“Today shows that Governor Cooper not only hears the concerns of his constituents – he acts on them. North Carolina has been waiting for a leader willing to come out swinging against fossil fuel special interests for four long years. Governor Cooper doubled-down on his commitment to protect North Carolina by denouncing any federal plans that would allow drilling or seismic blasting off our coast. NCLCV is proud to work with a leader who not only talks the talk but continues to walk the walk in protecting our communities, our jobs, and our clean energy future. His announcement sent a clear message from Atlantic Beach to Washington D.C. – North Carolina’s coast is not for sale. We hope POTUS checks his Twitter feed.”
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NC League of Conservation Voters is an advocacy organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, and enhancing North Carolina’s natural environment. NCLCV has been working to protect North Carolina’s environment and our citizen’s health for nearly 50 years, turning environmental values into North Carolina priorities. NCLCV’s vision for the future of North Carolina is that all citizens and our elected decision-makers will better understand and appreciate North Carolina’s unique natural environment, and the integral role it plays in North Carolina’s economy and quality of life. Visit nclcv.org for more information.
