Politics Tuesday: Join Ocean Champions Reception in D.C.

Posted by Traci Reid, traci@oceanchampions.org

Wouldn't it be great if we could just get together people who know and care about the oceans with the people who make the political decisions concerning ocean protection? Not in any sort of pretentious or overly formal way, - no committees, hearings, "have my people contact your people", or - ahem, suggestive bathroom stall behavior. Just the right combination of really smart people with a shared vision of ocean protection. Sitting down over a beer. Exchanging ideas. Wouldn't that be a good thing?

Oh wait, we ARE doing that very thing, next week in Washington D.C. On Tuesday September 25th Ocean Champions is hosting a reception to recognize the members of Congress - and their staff - who are working with us to pass pro-ocean legislation. Yes. That's right. It can, and is, actually happening.

Based on current RSVPs we anticipate record attendance of Congress members and their staff. This says to me that what Ocean Champions is doing is working. We have set the proverbial table, and lawmakers are ready to eat. Now will the ocean conservation community take advantage of the relationships that we have been forging over the last few years? Will you, reader?

This is a call out, to ocean lovers, ocean scientists, ocean users, seafood eaters, sea glass collectors, beach house owners, and anyone else who cares about the sorry state of our oceans. This event is FOR YOU. What better opportunity are you waiting for? Join us in D.C. on the 25th.