Tell the Department of the Interior: No drilling off Delaware’s coast

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OFFSHORE DRILLING – RISKS TO DELAWARE

• Drilling for oil and gas in the Atlantic off Delaware’s coast would create the risk of a catastrophic spill or other related disasters that would threaten Delaware’s economy and our natural resources.
• In Delaware, coastal tourism and industry accounts for 59,000 jobs and almost $7 billion in economic production.
• Impacts to our beaches, bays, shorelines, and water quality from oil spills, leaks, or drilling fluids could deter visitors away from Delaware, severely impacting our coastal economy.
• Delaware is our country’s lowest-lying state, and the effects of sea-level rise pose significant risks.
• Expanding fossil fuel production is counter-productive to reducing carbon emissions, and hinders progress toward long-term sustainable energy sources.

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