Ocean Champions
Tell President Obama the
Time Has Come!

On March 31st, President Obama announced his comprehensive strategy for energy security. This strategy included new offshore oil drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and exploration in parts of the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. Since that time, we've experienced the disastrous BP Gulf oil spill, and the President's position has started to shift. In his June 15th Oval Office address, he made strong comments about transitioning to renewable energy and about being willing to bear the costs of that transition. He spoke of our "addiction to fossil fuels," and stated that the BP oil spill is "the most painful and powerful reminder yet that the time to embrace a clean energy future is now."

These are great sentiments, but they will not happen without strong leadership from Obama himself. In his recent speech, he said he was open to ideas, and he needs to hear yours.

Please tell President Obama that the time has come for a new energy future through bold action today.
Give him two simple messages:

1. Drive toward a new energy future by banning offshore drilling in new areas, passing a strong climate bill and working to ensure healthy oceans.

2. He must lead this agenda across the finish line - it won't happen without him.

Please take action today!  Ocean Champions will be presenting all of your letters in a Capitol Hill event with other major environmental groups next Tuesday. Click Here to Take Action!

Big Blend Radio Interview
Mike Dunmyer, Executive Director of Ocean Champions, was a featured guest on The Nature Connection on Big Blend Radio, which aired live on June 25, 2010. To listen to his interview, please CLICK HERE! To listen to the entire show, please click here.

Ocean Champions is the only political voice for ocean health. Visit them at www.OceanChampions.org