45 days is not enough! Demand @BOEM extend the public comment period on the 1,429-page PEIS, on impacts from offshore wind to 488,000 acres of NY/NJ ocean. We all need more time!
Take Action here: tinyurl.com/2w2e48xn
#offshorewind
ALERT! On 1/24: @NJBPU to talk about more offshore wind! Hold agencies accountable! Tune-in here for the livestream @ 10am: youtube.com/watch?v=5stpjGqc…
Also, SIGN COA’S PETITION to cancel NJ’s third offshore wind solicitation: chng.it/pKf4svPt9D
#offshorewind #cleanenergy
On Monday, 12/18, COA's "Be the Sea Change" presentation was given to over 400 K-5 students at the GLC school in Long Branch, NJ. We are grateful to inspire young students to be the change they wish to SEA!
#lbpublicschools #environmental #youthdevelopment
MARK YOUR CALENDARS - 2024 BEACH SWEEPS DATES ARE HERE!
Join us for the 39th Biannual Beach Sweeps on Sat, April 13 & October 19! Pre-registration details coming in 2024, so stay tuned.
Interested in sponsoring the Beach Sweeps? Learn more here: cleanoceanaction.org/fileadm…
12/4/23: At 9:35am, a concerned local notified COA that a deceased dolphin stranded at Sandy Hook, NJ. COA instructed him to contact Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC). We will provide updates if/when more information is available.
Photo Credit: Warren Mager
ALT Photo Credit: Warren Mager
ALT Photo Credit: Warren Mager
ALT Photo Credit: Warren Mager
ALT Photo Credit: Warren Mager
Late on November 21, the US Government announced the Record of Decision (ROD) approving the Empire Wind 1 & 2 offshore wind projects by fossil fuel giants Equinor and BP. Read COA's statement here: tinyurl.com/yc6wwny8
#offshorewind #marinelife #defendtheocean
Come visit the COA crew for #NewJerseyLeagueofMunicipalities2023 day 2! 🌊 Meet some of the team and find out the latest about COA's campaigns, programs to look forward to in 2024, and how you can get involved to #defendtheocean!
#NJLM2023 #AtlanticCityNJ
November is for exercising & educating about civics! Prior to the election, COA’s SEAL students heard from the #LeagueofWomenVoters. Post-election, the SEALs toured the #NJStateHouse. This new insight on how change is made gives students tools to make change in their communities.
ALT COA's SEAL Students and staff members (center middle) take a tour of the NJ State House to learn about civics! Thank you, Erica from NJ Office of Legislative Services, for the informative and engaging tour!
ALT SEAL Students in the NJ Senate Chamber!
ALT Waves of thanks to co-President of the League of Women Voters of Monmouth County, Barbara Chaudhery, for speaking with the SEALs about the relevance of this month's election and why exercising our 15th Amendment right is so important!
The Top 5 items for the #photocontest are here! #Vote by 11:59pm on 11/12: tinyurl.com/yudjf8xh
The items:
1.) Loveseat
2.) 8x10 Area Rug
3.) Toy Octopus
4.) Invisalign Braces
5.) Toy Car
The winner will be announced on Wednesday, 11/15!
#ridiculousitems #foundonNJbeaches
🌊GRAB YOUR BUCKETS - IT'S BEACH SWEEPS DAY!
Today's the day! Help keep the ocean clean at a Beach Sweeps site near you with the COA crew and communities across NJ. It's a rain or shine event, so dress for the weather and SEA you soon!
➡️Register here: forms.gle/CDot6AsCwVwQG5oT6
🌊BEACH SWEEPS TOMORROW - RAIN OR SHINE
Grab your buckets and gloves—Beach Sweeps are tomorrow! Volunteers across the state will gather at 70+ locations to clean the beaches & waters of NJ! Register here: forms.gle/rWCUtiEUJ1UjVT456
#beachcleanup #protecttheocean #COABeachSweeps
