AUGUSTA - Rep. Lydia Blume, D-York, will join lawmakers from across the country to announce the creation of the Coastal Working Group at a virtual press event on Monday, June 7 at 2 p.m. The group, organized by the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL), will look at ocean-based solutions to address climate change.
The group is working from the premise that the ocean holds powerful climate solutions, from coastal habitats that protect coastlines and store carbon to untapped renewable energy with immense potential. Ocean-based solutions are critical for states and the nation to meet climate goals and create sustainable economies where ocean protection and coastal communities are prioritized.
WHAT: Rep. Lydia Blume joins other state legislators to announce the creation of the Coastal Working Group and discuss the need for ocean-based solutions to fight climate change and ensure healthy coastal communities.
WHEN: Monday, June 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: The press event will be held virtually over Zoom. To join, click here or follow the instructions below to dial in.Dial in: 1-301-715-8592Meeting ID: 956 0426 8222Password: 625464WHO:
- Dylan McDowell, Deputy Director, NCEL
- Ava Ibanez, Ocean Policy Fellow, NCEL
- Beth Kerttula, NCEL President, Former Alaska House Minority Leader, Former Director of the National Oceans Council
- Maine State Rep. Lydia Blume, D-York
- Massachusetts State Rep. Dylan Fernandes
- Hawaii State Rep. Nicole Lowen
- Rhode Island State Sen. Dawn Euer
- Washington State Rep. Debra Lekanoff
- New Hampshire State Sen. David Watters
Please RSVP to Taylor Anderson, NCEL Communications Manager.
Contact:
Jackie Merrill [Blume], c. 812-1111