October 6th: Final Days to Submit Comments Against SSEP
Happy September folks!
As we move through a new month, I have updates on the efforts to stop the proposed Southeast Supply Enhancement Project. Thanks for being tuned in however you can. I have some reminders (and news!) on upcoming events in the fight of our NoSSEP Coalition.
Exciting News!!!
If you didn’t catch last week, Thursday, September 4th, was the Rally to Protect Water in Kernersville! We had about 40 folks in attendance, 22 of whom gave public comments to our state's environmental department (NCDEQ), urging them to deny the 401 permit to the SSEP!
Read a wonderful article from WUNC environmental reporter Celeste Gracia: Environmental advocates ask state officials to deny permit for proposed gas pipeline
Reminder: we have until October 6th to submit written/emailed/called-in comments on SSEP’s water impacts to NCDEQ. A permit decision is expected to be made later this fall.
What I Ask of You:
Please take a few moments to submit a comment asking NCDEQ to deny the 401 permit for SSEP if you haven't already. Visit this document for a comment guide.
Comments can be made by anyone in NC
They can be as simple as "Please deny the 401 permit to the SSEP", "I oppose the SSEP because of negative impacts on our state's water", etc.
Comments are due by 5pm on Monday, October 6th
Volunteer Opportunities / Upcoming Events
Celebrate Solar Power on Sun Day!
Sunday, September 21 Sun Day Clean Energy Celebration - 2:00 - 5:00PM
Sun Day in Guilford County: We are thrilled to participate in the Sun Day Triad event! Several NoSSEP coalition organizations, including Haw River Assembly and 7 Directions of Service, will be present, tabling and providing information on the fight to stop SSEP. Email aidan@hawriver.org if you're interested in joining.
This event, celebrating the rise of clean energy and joining a national celebration, will be held at Faith Community Church (417 Arlington St., Greensboro, NC 27406 US). You can register with the QR code or register here!
Volunteer Opportunity: NOSSEP Canvassing in Davidson
Saturday, September 27, 2:30-5 p.m.
Sunday, September 28, 2:30-5 p.m.
Interested in taking action? Hungry for pizza?
Many people in potentially impacted communities have not been notified of the project and deserve to know how the SSEP pipeline could impact them.
Come with us to talk to residents who could be directly impacted by a massive polluting facility along the pipeline near Lexington. We’ll share information about the impacts of this project and how local residents can get involved in the fight against the SSEP.
There will be an option to carpool, depending on your location. No prior experience is needed to join! You will be door-knocking in a group and we will provide the training and resources you need.
Whether you can spare an hour or a full afternoon, your involvement will have an impact! If you have any questions, reach out to Crystal with Clean Water for NC at Crystal@cwfnc.org
Meetup location: North Davison Public Library
559 Critcher Drive, Lexington, NC 27295
Free pizza provided!
RSVP for Sept. 27 or 28!
As always, this is Aidan wishing community care, light, and love.
Take care of yourselves and each other,
~ Aidan Loretz (they/them, she/her)