Minerals Management Service Public Meeting

WHAT

Activists bused in from around California will hold a protest against the Minerals Management Service’s (MMS) proposed five-year plan for oil and gas development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Demonstrators will be making speeches, waving signs, and speaking at the hearing to tell the MMS and public how the increase in offshore oil drilling and this proposed plan could critically impact some of the world’s most pristine marine ecosystems and lead to the destruction of important habitats that are home to a diversity of wildlife.

WHO

Join Surfrider Foundation activists, members, volunteers from California, Oregon and Washington, surfers, beach enthusiasts, and local, regional and national elected officials

WHEN

Thursday, April 16, 2009
Doors will open at 8:00 AM
Hearing begins at 9:00 AM and will conclude by 8:00 PM

Press is also invited to join Surfrider Foundation and its supporters for a noontime rally and demonstration that will feature speeches from various elected officials and activists, along with live music.

WHERE

University of California, San Francisco
Mission Bay Conference Center
Robertson Auditorium
1675 Owens Street
San Francisco, CA

TO SPEAK

In order to speak at the hearing, RSVP to DOI_Events@ios.doi.gov

**If you are unable to attend the hearing, written comments will be accepted through September 21. Please submit your comments electronically at: http://actionnetwork.org/campaign/not_the_answer_03_09, or by mail to: Ms. Renee Orr, Chief, Leasing Division, Mineral Management Service, MS 4010, 318 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20170-4817

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, OR TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW WITH A SURFRIDER FOUNDATION REPRESENTATIVE, PLEASE CONTACT ALEXIS HENRY AT 949.732.6413 OR AHENRY@SURFRIDER.ORG