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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2006 11:00 AM

GREENPEACE BOAT ARRIVES ON LONG ISLAND
TO SUPPORT OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY PROJECT
WITNESS Arrives in Sag Harbor as Key Renewable Energy Project Advances

The latest addition to the Greenpeace fleet, WITNESS, will be arriving on Long Island to support the planned Long Island Offshore Wind Park. The project, which is expected to undergo environmental review starting in July, and slated to begin construction in 2009, would power 44,000 homes on Long Island.

The WITNESS is the only U.S.-based Greenpeace vessel, and its arrival in Sag Harbor is its first public appearance. Greenpeace and local environmental experts will be on-hand to discuss the importance of this investment in Long Island’s clean energy future, and the need for similar projects all across the country.

WHAT: Greenpeace WITNESS boat arrives In Sag Harbor

WHO: Greenpeace climate expert Kate Smolski
Renewable Energy Long Island Executive Director Gordian Raacke

WHEN: Monday, June 12, 2006, 11 AM

WHERE: The Waterfront at Sag Harbor marina, 1 Bay St, Sag Harbor, NY, 11963

VISUALS: 44 Foot Greenpeace Yacht, “Wind Works” Banners

CONTACT: Steve Smith, Greenpeace, (202) 413-8521 (cell)
Gordian Raacke, RELI 516-313-6611 (cell)

Click here for a photo from the event with Christie Brinkley

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sustainable energy use for Long Island.
Gordian Raacke, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Long Island
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East Hampton, NY 11937
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