They’re headed right for us! Shell’s massive Arctic drilling climate catastrophe rigs are just days away from arriving in Seattle.
This January, behind closed doors, the Port of Seattle irresponsibly gave Shell the go-ahead to use Seattle as home base for its Arctic drilling operations. They ignored Shell’s terrible safety record, the very high risk of a major Arctic oil spill, and devastating impacts to our climate.
The Port Commissioners hoped that deal would go unnoticed. Instead, they’re feeling the pressure of thousands of our emails, phone calls, and in-person pleas to tear up the Shell lease. We must stand up to Shell now: the future depends on us.
Join us Sunday, April 26, for a peaceful demonstration in Seattle to tell Shell and our elected leaders at the Port of Seattle that we won’t stand for Arctic drilling.
Shell No! Seattle Draws the Line: a family-friendly rally and march
Sunday, April 26, 2 PM at Myrtle Edwards Park: 3130 Alaskan Way in Seattle
We'll gather together at Myrtle Edwards Park to hear from inspiring speakers including Sundance Chief Reuben George, Annie Leonard of Greenpeace USA, and a star lineup of local climate justice speakers including Jill Mangaliman of Got Green and Sarra Tekola of Divest UW.
Then we will make the short walk along the water to Pier 69 and the Port of Seattle office where we'll present our Commissioners with letters, photographs, and small art projects representing what we could lose if Shell’s climate-breaking plans go forward. We will ask Port Commissioners to join us there. But if they don't, they'll still have proof of the fierce love and desire for justice that fuels us.
Join us April 26th to send a message to our Commissioners: Shell No! Arctic oil must stay in the ground.
Like coal exports and exploding oil trains, Arctic oil drilling is extremely dangerous -- and completely unnecessary. Shell’s drilling plans would devastate both the environment and peoples of the Arctic and communities already suffering effects of climate change like extreme weather, droughts, and sea-level rise.
It’s up to us reject the mentality that says there's no better way to power our world. We can do better! RSVP to join us now.
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Can’t make it? Please take 2 minutes to email them: commission-public-records@portseattle.org and tell them you oppose allowing the Port of Seattle to be used by Shell as part of its Arctic drilling operations.
Author Bio
Joëlle engages community members and diverse constituencies—faith, health, youth, parents, business—to make their voices heard for climate solutions. She led the team of organizers to ensure we stopped any coal export from the U.S. West Coast over the past decade. On offense, she co-led the Field team to help pass the 100% Clean Electricity (Clean Energy Transition Act in 2019) and in 2022 collaborated with the Field team to ensure that all new buildings (commercial and residential) will be built with heat pumps per the State Building Code Council. She continues to conspire for good with them on many other local and state initiatives.
Joëlle was the Regional Outreach Coordinator of National Wildlife Federation where she focused on mobilizing hunters, anglers and concerned citizens around solutions to global warming. Previous work with Climate Solutions includes the NW Climate Connections partnership, serving as the Field Assistant for the successful Clean Cars campaign, and Field Director of the Renewable Fuel Standard, which passed in April 2006.
She previously served on the boards of Earth Ministry, Solar Washington, and Sierra Club Executive Committee. She’s currently President of the board of her 3 year-old!
Joëlle is Northwest born and raised who loves to hike, dance, travel and explore the natural world.
Her favorite quote is “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” — Mary Oliver
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