Join us for an educational forum on whale protection: learn from the experts about threats to whales off NY’s coast and what we can do to protect these endangered species
Since 2016, we have witnessed an increase in whale strandings and whale deaths off of America’s shores. These endangered species are under threat from several sources, including ship strikes, fishing gear, plastic pollution, and climate change. Unfortunately, misinformation about whale deaths and an association with offshore wind development has led to concerns about transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy. These local wind projects are crucial to combat climate change, which is not only a threat to whales but also a threat to marine mammals, fisheries, and our communities.
Join us for this virtual educational forum to hear from experts and learn more about the recent whale strandings and deaths, and what is being done on the local, state, and federal level to protect whales. Presentations will be followed by Q&A.
When: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm zoom
Where: Via Zoom—register here
Who: Speakers include:
Adrienne Esposito, Executive Director, Citizens Campaign for the Environment
Julie Tighe, President, New York League of Conservation Voters
Fred Zalcman, Director, New York Offshore Wind Alliance
Dr. Jill Lewandowski, Director, Division of Environmental Assessment and Center for Marine Acoustics, US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Robert DiGiovanni, Founder and Chief Scientist, Atlantic Marine Conservation Society
Meghan Rickard, Marine Zoologist, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Thank you for joining us!
Sincerely,
Your friends at CCE