The North Carolina Coastal Federation will host a screening event to view “Shore Stories,” a film detailing the different effects and outcomes of offshore drilling, Tuesday, April 12 at the Blockade Runner Resort in Wrightsville Beach starting at 5:30 p.m.
“Shore Stories” includes six short documentaries that focus on everything from the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill to the potential effects on the scenic beauty of the Atlantic if gas exploration or drilling should occur.
“These films will provide unique insight on the potential effects of this industry on our critical coastal and ocean ecosystems,” said Mike Giles, Coastal Advocate for the Coastal Federation.
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is a nonprofit membership organization that seeks to protect the waters and coast of North Carolina safe and clean for its ecosystem, as well as coastal visitors and residents. Other organizations involved in screening Working Films’ “Shore Stories” include Surfrider Foundation, Environment North Carolina, Blue Frontier, Oceana and the Sierra Club North Carolina Chapter.
Screenings of Working Films’ “Shore Stories” will take place across North Carolina throughout the month of April. The events were originally planned to promote public comment in light of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s drilling plans for the Atlantic Coast. Since the removal of the Atlantic from the original proposal, the film now stands as a sort of celebration and yet also a reminder to remain steadfast in protecting the coast. Especially as seismic testing for offshore oil and gas is still possible in the region.
Representatives from the North Carolina Coastal Federation and the Cape Fear Chapter of Surfrider will hold a discussion after the movie screening to discuss ways to get involved in the continuation of protecting the Carolina Coast in the coming months.
“Information will be the key to involving as many folks as possible to take part in the future of North Carolinas coast,” Giles stated.
