WHAT: Local “Hands Across the Sand”
gathering in solidarity with events around the country to raise awareness about the dangers of offshore drilling and call on leaders to end our oil dependence and move America into a clean energy future. At noon, participants will join hands for 15 minutes to form a
line along the beach.
WHO: Citizens from Ocean City and surrounding communities will be joined by representatives from Surfrider Foundation South Jersey Chapter.
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16
WHERE: Corson's Inlet State Park, Ocean City NJ. Access the park from the entrance at 59th Street and Central Avenue.
BACKGROUND: Hands Across The Sand was founded by Floridian Dave Rauschkolb in October 2009. Hands Across The Sand is endorsed by national environmental organizations including the Surfrider Foundation, Sierra Club, and Oceana.
