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Kristin Jacobs Ocean Conservation Act Mural Series
Over the last two years, the Shark Allies team worked tirelessly alongside Florida Representative, Kristin Jacobs, to end the shark fin trade in her Sunshine State. On March 9, 2020, the #NoFinFL bill passed both the House and the Senate unanimously. On September 18, 2020, the governor’s signature to made it official. To honor Representative Jacobs' graceful triumph, the bill is now her namesake, The Kristin Jacobs Ocean Conservation Act.
Just 4 weeks after she rallied her state to take a stand, Kristin lost her battle to cancer. Since we did not have the opportunity to celebrate the blood, sweat and tears together, the Shark Allies team is looking to remember Kristin and her win in the form of a mural. Today, we are asking for your help to raise the funds for the art supplies required for this project. About $4,000 of the budget is allotted to art supplies, permits and promotion. Based on the incredible response this far, we have raised our goal to $8,500. All gifts past our initial $5,000 goal will fund a second installation, in Florida's sharkiest location... Anything extra helps Shark Allies to continue working on important campaigns like these.
During the campaign, we met some incredible conservationists, one of them being Kelly Quinn (@kellyofthewild). Through her art and education, Kelly inspires the protection of wildlife and their delicate ecosystems. Kelly's mural will colorfully showcase Kristin's legacy, as well as her relentless devotion to the conservation of Florida's waters, and the importance of healthy shark populations.
Kristin was an environmental warrior to say the least, testifying in front of the United States Congress for the Clean Water Act and climate change, and serving on the National Climate Preparedness and Resilience Task Force, with great recognition by President Obama. Grateful doesn't even begin to describe how we feel to have had the opportunity to work with such a resilient, passionate and badass woman. Whenever somebody told Kristin that it was impossible, boy did she prove them all wrong, handling everything with power and grace. We will never stop looking up to her. Kristin's work will always be remembered, without her, there would be no Kristin Jacobs Ocean Conservation Act. We thank you Representative Kristin Jacobs, the sharks thank you, Mother Nature thanks you.
Just 4 weeks after she rallied her state to take a stand, Kristin lost her battle to cancer. Since we did not have the opportunity to celebrate the blood, sweat and tears together, the Shark Allies team is looking to remember Kristin and her win in the form of a mural. Today, we are asking for your help to raise the funds for the art supplies required for this project. About $4,000 of the budget is allotted to art supplies, permits and promotion. Based on the incredible response this far, we have raised our goal to $8,500. All gifts past our initial $5,000 goal will fund a second installation, in Florida's sharkiest location... Anything extra helps Shark Allies to continue working on important campaigns like these.
During the campaign, we met some incredible conservationists, one of them being Kelly Quinn (@kellyofthewild). Through her art and education, Kelly inspires the protection of wildlife and their delicate ecosystems. Kelly's mural will colorfully showcase Kristin's legacy, as well as her relentless devotion to the conservation of Florida's waters, and the importance of healthy shark populations.
Kristin was an environmental warrior to say the least, testifying in front of the United States Congress for the Clean Water Act and climate change, and serving on the National Climate Preparedness and Resilience Task Force, with great recognition by President Obama. Grateful doesn't even begin to describe how we feel to have had the opportunity to work with such a resilient, passionate and badass woman. Whenever somebody told Kristin that it was impossible, boy did she prove them all wrong, handling everything with power and grace. We will never stop looking up to her. Kristin's work will always be remembered, without her, there would be no Kristin Jacobs Ocean Conservation Act. We thank you Representative Kristin Jacobs, the sharks thank you, Mother Nature thanks you.
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