Video and Photos From ‘Hands Across The Sand’ In Oregon

Hands Across the Sand at Neptune State Park. Photo by Gus Gates, Oregon Surfrider.

If you missed the weekend protest against offshore oil and gas drilling, here’s a way to experience it on your computer.

We’re getting video and photos from some of the Hands Across the Sand events in Oregon. There were 17 of these gatherings in Oregon on Saturday, part of a national movement to draw attention to the dangers of offshore drilling, and to promote clean and renewable energy.

Oregon Surfrider says about 100 people took part in the Hands Across the Sand event at Neptune State Park near Yachats. Gus Gates says they saw whales spouting off the beach, a timely reminder of what’s at stake in this debate.

“The message of the event was clear, NO to offshore oil drilling, YES to clean energy renewables. Oregon’s ocean, waves and beaches are one of our greatest natural resources, one that contributes significantly to our coastal and state economy through recreation, tourism, fishing, and scenic enjoyment,” says Gates.

Meanwhile, we’re getting reports that about three dozen people showed up at the Corvallis event, and that several dozen lined up along the Columbia River in Vancouver.

Video: Hands Across the Sand at Neptune State Park near Yachats, from Kristi Gott.

Slideshow: Hands Across the Sand events in Oregon, from Flickr.

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