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Dear Friend,
Next week the California Senate will vote on AB 234, the bill to require booms around fueling vessels in California's open waters We need your support to get this bill passed!
Let's let our Senators know we support this legislation that will minimize or prevent oil spills during fueling operations!
Each year hundreds of vessels receive thousands of gallons of toxic fuel in routine oil transfers throughout the state, and there is no requirement for a protective barrier to prevent spilled oil from spreading if it hits the water!
AB 234 is legislation introduced by Assemblymember Jared Huffman to mandate the use of precautionary booms around all vessels fueling in California's open waters. WildCare supports this legislation and we need your help to get it passed!
We are increasingly conscious of the risks to wildlife and the environment from toxic oil in water. The Gulf catastrophe is unmistakable evidence of the disastrous consequences of spilled oil.
Booms have been shown in Washington state and elsewhere to greatly improve the possibility of catching spilled oil before it can reach delicate habitats and susceptable wildlife. If we intend to protect San Francisco Bay and California's other rich coastal environments we must mandate this proven prevention measure for the predictable yet risky oil transfers in open waters.
The time is now to add your voice to WildCare's petition to support AB 234. Help us increase protection for California's wildlife!
Click to sign WildCare's petition now!
Thank you,
Karen Wilson
Executive Director
WildCare
PS: WildCare works on the front lines to advocate for wildlife.
Click to make a donation to help us always be ready to fight for wildlife!
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