AUGUSTA - Rep. Lydia Blume, D- York, joined state legislators from 18 states Monday to form the Coastal Working Group. This group will allow state legislators to share ocean-based solutions to the climate crisis and policies to protect coastal communities.
"As our country's coastal communities start to react to and plan for the impacts of climate change, state legislatures need to act to protect our communities without hurting our all-important coastal environments," said Blume.
This Coastal Working Group provides state legislators with a platform to convene, work together on policy approaches, share lessons learned and identify best practices. Through the Coastal Working Group, these state legislators will also have a stronger voice in partnership with the federal government to ensure strong ocean-based climate policy.
"When we consider offshore wind as part of our future energy solutions, the interests of other marine activities such as fisheries must be considered," Blume said. "Learning about the challenges and successes of other coastal states will help all of us come up with the best practices for climate mitigation and adaptation for our coastal communities."
Blume is serving her fourth term in the House of Representatives and represents the coastal part of York. She serves on the Legislature's Marine Resources Committee and the Environment and Natural Resources Committee.
Contact:
Jackie Merrill [Blume], c .812-1111