tropicaledit
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The decision to go ahead with the building of a huge liquified natural gas port off LBTS and Galt mile will most likely be made in the next two or three weeks by Florida Governor Charlie Crist. We, the community, have a say in this.
This port, or project called (The Calypso Project) will be constructed 8-10 miles offshore. It will consist of the construction of two deepwater loading docks, each the length of three football fields and towering 12 stories high.
It is sponsored the giant international energy conglomerate called Suez Energy. They've hired paid lobbyists and launched expensive advertising campaigns on behalf of the project.
At this 11th hour, It is crucial that people speak out against this, that is ... if you are against it. I for one, am against it. There will be alot of points that Suez Energy will try to claim as to why it would be beneficial for this community. It is in my opinion, that as much as they claim it can benefit the community, it will not be worth the potential risk of a environmental catastrophy. All it takes is just ONE incident, and the effects on this South Florida coastline will far excede anything that a giant international energy company can handle, explain or clean up in a short time frame.
There is a meeting that will take place tomorrow night (Monday, Aug 11) at 5pm - 7pm:
(located along the Galt Mile)
Beach Community Center
3351 NE 33rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale,
I know this is on short notice but its worth a shot. If you are against this, please try and make it to the meeting to show support and give your opinion on the matter. If you cant make it, there's also an alternative, here are 2 emails where people can express there opinions on the issue.
1. Governor Charlie Crist email: Charlie.Crist@myflorida.com
2. redirect : Click on "search for dockets," enter docket ID 26009, click on USCG 2006-2009, then go to "views"
Finally, think about what the communities along the Mississippi are thinking right now. That (July 24,2008) Oil spill ranges from New Orleans to the mouth of the Mississippi, a distance of 100 miles. If that were to happen to South Florida it would destroy the local tourism. These accidents do happen.
Best - Patrick
This port, or project called (The Calypso Project) will be constructed 8-10 miles offshore. It will consist of the construction of two deepwater loading docks, each the length of three football fields and towering 12 stories high.
It is sponsored the giant international energy conglomerate called Suez Energy. They've hired paid lobbyists and launched expensive advertising campaigns on behalf of the project.
At this 11th hour, It is crucial that people speak out against this, that is ... if you are against it. I for one, am against it. There will be alot of points that Suez Energy will try to claim as to why it would be beneficial for this community. It is in my opinion, that as much as they claim it can benefit the community, it will not be worth the potential risk of a environmental catastrophy. All it takes is just ONE incident, and the effects on this South Florida coastline will far excede anything that a giant international energy company can handle, explain or clean up in a short time frame.
There is a meeting that will take place tomorrow night (Monday, Aug 11) at 5pm - 7pm:
(located along the Galt Mile)
Beach Community Center
3351 NE 33rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale,
I know this is on short notice but its worth a shot. If you are against this, please try and make it to the meeting to show support and give your opinion on the matter. If you cant make it, there's also an alternative, here are 2 emails where people can express there opinions on the issue.
1. Governor Charlie Crist email: Charlie.Crist@myflorida.com
2. redirect : Click on "search for dockets," enter docket ID 26009, click on USCG 2006-2009, then go to "views"
Finally, think about what the communities along the Mississippi are thinking right now. That (July 24,2008) Oil spill ranges from New Orleans to the mouth of the Mississippi, a distance of 100 miles. If that were to happen to South Florida it would destroy the local tourism. These accidents do happen.
Best - Patrick