NGM Exclusive: Thousands gather at the Jersey Shore for largest movement against off-shore drilling
1,500 people lined the Jersey Shore as part of a world-wide Hands Across the Sand event.
All photos courtesy of Dana Patterson, Edison Wetlands Association
By NGM Correspondent Grace Lawrence
On Saturday, June 26th, almost 1,500 people joined hands in Asbury Park across the hot sand of the infamous Jersey Shore forming one long human chain along the water’s edge for fifteen minutes. Participating in a global event which called for clean energy and a ban for offshore drilling, Hands Across the Sand, is a movement made up of people from all backgrounds and political affiliations who support the protection of our coastal waters.
The Asbury Park event, hosted by, Clean Ocean Action, Edison Wetlands Association and the Surfrider Foundation, was one of 30 state-wide, and one of 900 events world-wide. The groups organized a press conference on the boardwalk with speakers including U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., State Senator Robert Kean, and Asbury Park Mayor Ed Johnson.
The Asbury Park event, hosted by, Clean Ocean Action, Edison Wetlands Association and the Surfrider Foundation, was one of 30 state-wide, and one of 900 events world-wide. The groups organized a press conference on the boardwalk with speakers including U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., State Senator Robert Kean, and Asbury Park Mayor Ed Johnson.
Posted by WILDNEWJERSEY at 7/2/2010 6:00 AM 
Categories: Sea Life
Tags: Congressman Pallone Jersey Shore Clean Ocean Action Mayor Ed Johnson Edison Wetlands Association Senator Robert Kearn Asbury Park Hands Across the Sand Surfrider Foundation
Categories: Sea Life
Tags: Congressman Pallone Jersey Shore Clean Ocean Action Mayor Ed Johnson Edison Wetlands Association Senator Robert Kearn Asbury Park Hands Across the Sand Surfrider Foundation
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