National Ocean Protection Coalition

Lawmakers have united against Trump's Energy Emergency Executive Order. And for good reason. The administration’s unlawful attacks on clean energy investments, renewable projects and federal workers will kill American jobs, raise costs on families, and weaken our economy. https://lnkd.in/eYaFXfZt

A Love Letter to our National Marine Sanctuary Staff ?? Read the full letter on our blog at the link below, and drop a ?? in the comments below to show your love for our marine sanctuaries! From former?NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries?Business Advisory Council co-Chairs, Betsy López-Wagner of?López-Wagner Strategies LLC and Keith S. of?Patagonia! "Love letters remind us what really matters and who is at the core of care... We thought it was fitting to pen this letter to share our respect and steadfast commitment to our nation’s essential?NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries?staff, current and former, and to the advocates, communities, and visitors who have dedicated their lives to stewarding these special places in our ocean and Great Lakes, where natural wonder meets regenerative tourism and recreation... We love our national marine sanctuaries for the way they: - secure thriving underwater ecosystems - advance science - help our understanding of protected areas and areas under consideration for protection, - maintain cultural and historical importance, - offer a place of familial experiences, spiritual connection, fun, and - support livelihoods in communities. We encourage support for our National Marine Sanctuary System, today and always. They are truly spectacular." Read the full letter: https://lnkd.in/ePng2CEN

National marine sanctuaries are: ??Economic anchors for coastal communities ??Conserve wildlife ???Preserve our maritime history ??♂?Promote access to outdoor recreation Sign the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s letter demanding Congress increase funding for the Sanctuary System! https://bit.ly/43J0j9Q

??@NOAA is facing immediate threats from this administration, putting your safety and livelihood at risk. Save our coastal communities, fisheries, and marine life. #SaveNOAA. Learn more and join the >800 organizations and businesses mobilizing to safeguard services we use every day.?

??What makes the Florida Keys so special? It’s home to… ??tropical fish, ??turtles, ??dolphins, ??sharks, ??jellyfish, ??and the only coral barrier reef in the continental U.S. The state must protect the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary!

Federal Advisory Committees (FACs) are a valuable facet of democracy. They provide public input to the executive branch on how to make government work better for the American people. Without FACs, the federal government loses valuable input from experts with practical knowledge on how the government can best serve the American people. https://lnkd.in/e_8YHRRq

????@NOAA has a long and successful history of serving the American people. ???Established 55 years ago by President Nixon, NOAA provides life-saving weather forecasting, scientific research, and emergency preparedness services to the American people. ??NOAA is vital to the everyday lives and operations of countless communities and businesses that stretch across our nation and the world. https://lnkd.in/gY-d9PBx

?The Florida governor’s office did not approve the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s Restoration Blueprint in state waters. ??The Sanctuary has been undergoing a management plan and regulatory review since 2019. It represents more than ten years of collaboration among agencies and stakeholders. Without swift intervention, these treasured resources remain vulnerable to harm. Implementing conservation measures to safeguard the Florida Keys economy, cultural heritage, and natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations is essential.??

Hey DOGE: news flash? NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration delivers remarkable value to American taxpayers. Dismantling it endangers lives and livelihoods. https://lnkd.in/e2mRXZWc

Join us to speak up for Marine Sanctuary Staff?? We’re urging elected officials to speak up to restore? @NOAA @sanctuaries staff who were fired by the Trump Administration. Take < 2 minutes & send a letter to your members of Congress. Send yours NOW at https://lnkd.in/ePPDCukP