Hands Across The Sand is a non profit organization devoted to protecting our coastlines and waterways from the devastating environmental effects of oil exploration and support industries. We are protesting to protect.
Mission Statement
1. To raise awareness about pending Florida legislation to drill for oil within 15 miles of our coast
2. To organize a Gulf coast wide and perhaps a statewide coastal movement to protest this legislation. This protest will bring thousands of Florida citizens to our beaches and will draw metaphorical and actual lines in the sand; human lines in the sand against near shore oil drilling in our waters. This event will be held on Saturday February 13, 2010
3. To convince our Legislators and Governor to drop any and all Legislation that would allow this folly.
In the near future The Citizens of Florida will have an opportunity to show their opposition to near shore oil drilling as close as 3 to 10 miles off our coast. This movement will be made of people of all walks of life and will cross political affiliations. This movement is not about politics it is about protection of our shoreline, our tourism, our valuable properties and our way of life. Let us share our knowledge, energies and passion for protecting our waterways and beaches from the devastating effects of oil drilling.
This event is planned for Saturday February 13, 2010, President's Day Weekend
Hands Across the Sand is coming to a beach near you.
It's simple
Step 1: Go to the one of the participating beaches at 12:00 PM
Step 2: At 12:30 PM Hold hands forming lines in the sand against Oil Drilling in our Coastal Waters.
Step 3: Leave only your footprints.
Rules of the day:
Use only approved beach accesses and parking
Create as long a line or as many lines as you wish
Be courteous and respectful to those who disagree with your view |
