Dear
Join us this Saturday, May 16 in Seattle to protect the future of the Arctic, by land and by sea! |
The last week has been an exciting one for Seattle as we continue to speak out against Shell Oil's plan to drill in America's Arctic Ocean. Mayor Ed Murray took an important step forward by publicly saying Shell's current permits to dock in our port are not valid.
Still, this is only a temporary measure. With this week's breaking news of Obama's conditional approval of Shell's plans to drill in the Arctic this summer, it's more critical than ever to keep up the pressure and make it clear that Seattle doesn't welcome climate destroyers like Shell.
Join us in Seattle this Saturday May 16 to take a stand, on water and land, against drilling in America's Arctic. Your support has kept Shell out of Seattle's port. Join us to continue harnessing the power of community to protect the future of the Arctic.
Event Details:
Who: Sierra Club, Greenpeace, other community organizations, and you!
What: Shell No Flotilla: Paddle in Seattle! Family-friendly flotilla of kayaks and small boats against arctic drilling and Jack Block Park celebration
Where: Rally on land at Jack Block Park, 2130 Harbor Ave SW (map), on water at Seacrest Marina Park, 1660 Harbor Ave SW (map)
When: Saturday, May 16, on land events begin at 1 p.m., water participants' registration begins at 10 a.m.
RSVP: http://action.sierraclub.org/ShellNoSeattle
Questions? Contact Alli Harvey at alli.harvey@sierraclub.org
The waters of the Arctic and the wildlife that depend on their health will be the first to suffer if Shell drills in the arctic and the likely result, a nasty spill, becomes a reality. Take to the harbor this Friday, and show your support for a bright arctic future. What matters is that you speak up for the precious resource that is the American Arctic, before it's too late!
Now is the time for Seattleites to come together and speak up for the Arctic and for keeping dirty fuels in the ground. This fight is the people versus Shell. The people can win! Let's take a stand against Big Oil together. RSVP today!
Thanks for all you do for the environment,
Alli Harvey
Sierra Club
P.S. After you take action, be sure to forward this alert to your friends and colleagues!