Third Annual Hands Across The Sand To Take Place August 4^th

San Clemente, CA (July 19, 2012) – On Saturday, August 4, Surfrider Foundation activists will join hands on beaches and in parks across America to oppose offshore   drilling and support alternative energy sources in the Third Annual Hands Across The Sand.

Founded in 2009 by Dave Rauschkolb, Hands Across The Sand aims to steer America’s energy policy away from its dependence on offshore drilling and call for a new energy plan, which incorporates clean and renewable sources, and encourages conservation.

The Surfrider Foundation is using this year’s Hands Across The Sand event to raise awareness on “Three Essential Truths” about new offshore drilling: it will not reduce the price at the pump; it will not eliminate America’s reliance on foreign oil; and it is an inherently risky activity that causes significant impacts to the environment through every stage of the drilling process.

“The political discourse regarding offshore drilling continues to be heavy on rhetoric and light on facts. We challenge all elected officials to acknowledge these three essential truths when discussing any new offshore drilling proposals,” says Peter Stauffer, Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Ecosystem Manager. “We are confident that facing the facts about offshore drilling will show that offshore drilling is not the answer to our energy needs.”

To find a local event or register to host one, please visit www.handsacrossthesand.com.

About Surfrider Foundation

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 250,000 supporters, activists and members worldwide. For more information on the Surfrider Foundation, visit www.surfrider.org.