FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 15, 2016
Media Contact: Doug Jackson; doug@targetedpersuasion.com; 252.432.9716
Obama Administration Prioritizes NC People Over Polluters in Federal Drilling Plans
Dan Crawford, director of governmental relations for the NC League of Conservation Voters, issued the following statement:
“Today, the Obama Administration transformed the concerns of North Carolina citizens into action by removing the Mid-Atlantic from the federal offshore drilling lease plans. Local elected officials, business leaders, retirees, students, and residents worked tirelessly over the last year to pass over 30 formal resolutions opposing offshore drilling. Tens of thousands of North Carolinians signed letters demanding that Governor McCrory protect critical coastal jobs and industries, including tourism and fishing, that support North Carolina families.
Despite such a massive public outcry, Governor McCrory remained committed to bringing offshore drilling even closer to our shores than the federal government proposed. Gov. McCrory chose to ignore, rather than protect, his constituents by siding with polluters over people, just as he has done throughout his time as governor. Fortunately, their voices reached the administration in Washington D.C., giving current and future generations of North Carolinians the opportunity to enjoy our precious coast.”
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NC League of Conservation Voters is a statewide lobbying 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.
