Press Conference to Announce Opposition to Oil & Gas Drilling Off Calif

Assemblymember Pedro Nava, Chair of the Joint Committee on Emergency Services and Homeland Security was joined by Environment California, Sierra Club California, and the Natural Resources Defense Council to announce opposition to renewed efforts by Congress and the President of the United States to open up the coasts of the United States to offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling. The Congress is considering an energy proposal this week that places in jeopardy the coastline of many states, including California
“We must send a loud and clear message to the Congress and the President that California does not want oil and gas exploration and drilling,” said Nava. “The California coast is a national treasure and is not for sale. My Assembly Joint Resolution 51 that passed the legislature is very clear. Congress must not lift the offshore oil drilling moratorium in federal waters. Lifting this moratorium places all our coastlines at risk, endangering tourism, fisheries and coastal recreation for generations to come.”

California Chronicle