National Ocean Policy Leaders Advocate for Strong, Science-Based Ocean Management at NCSE Conference

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the final report of the Obama-appointed National Oil Spill Commission is delivered to members of Congress and the Executive Branch, shaping the next generation of ocean and drilling policy begins now. Poignant perspectives from diverse angles will intersect at NCSE's "Our Changing Oceans" conference to formulate the best science-based approach for protecting and securing the future of our Nation's ocean bounty.

Limited complimentary press registrations are available, providing media access to top-level ocean policy leaders.

Who:

• Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior
• The Honorable William Reilly and Senator Bob Graham, co-chairs of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling
• Admiral Thad Allen, National Incident Commander of the BP Oil Spill
• Marcia McNutt, USGS Director
• Michael Bromwich, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement
• Chip Groat, former USGS Director
• Charlie Williams, Shell Chief Scientist of Well Engineering and Production Technology
• Frances Beinecke, Natural Resources Defense Council President and Oil Spill Commission Member
• Donald Boesch, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science President and Oil Spill Commission Member
• Over 200 additional speakers. Full agenda at http://bit.ly/ncse2011

Where:

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Atrium Hall

1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC, 20004

When:

January 19, 2011, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. January 20, 2011, 8:45 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. January 21, 2011, 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Teleconference:

Webcast packages are available for $80. Please contact Christopher Prince at [email protected] or 202-207-0005 to pre-register.

A recording of select sessions will also be available online following the event.

SOURCE National Council for Science and the Environment