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We know it is important to leave future generations a legacy of healthy and thriving coastal and ocean ecosystems.  But, as a society, we are dangerously close to failing to meet that responsibility. 

A report recently released by the independent Pew Oceans Commission finds that our coastal and marine ecosystems are in a state of crisis as a result of mismanaged human activities ranging from overfishing to uncontrolled coastal development.  Unless we are better stewards these important public resources will be lost to our children.  Fortunately, the Commission's report concludes that it is not too late and offers comprehensive, straightforward recommendations for responsible management of our coasts and oceans in the 21st century.

The independent Pew Oceans Commission is made up of 18 leaders in science, fishing, business, conservation, and policy. Its comprehensive report is the first national examination of the oceans and coasts, and how we care for them, in more than 30 years.

Putting the Commission's recommendations in place will take commitment on the part of all of us and involve officials at all levels of government.  Your governor is in a unique position to play a key role in getting these recommendations implemented.  Please respond to this alert and send him or her a message urging that he or she endorse the recommendations of the Pew Oceans Commission and work to implement them at both the state and national levels.

Photo Courtesy of Ursula Keuper Bennett