We are a group of citizens working together to save Long Beach Island and the ocean from the destructive impact of the proposed wind project, and offer sensible renewable energy alternatives. We are a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization and do not endorse any candidates or politicians, but we do aggressively pursue programs, policies, and actions to protect the Island. See our fact-based research, keep informed, and find out how you can help us.
Save LBI Advocacy
Save LBI Advocacy will argue for or against specific federal and state energy bills, hire professional lobbyists where needed, and engage legislators and agency officials directly on policy substance while remaining non-partisan.
Scroll down to learn about Save Advocacy, read our FAQ, and find out how you can get involved.
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Who We Are
Save LBI Advocacy is a separate nonprofit organization organized under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code and affiliated with Save LBI - 501(c)(3).
Save LBI Advocacy was created to ensure that our community has a voice when energy and environmental policy is shaped through legislation.
Our Purpose
Save LBI Advocacy will argue for or against specific federal and state energy and environmental bills, hire professional lobbyists where needed, and engage legislators and agency officials directly on policy substance to protect coastal communities, ratepayers, and environmental review processes.
Save LBI Advocacy remains strictly non-partisan.
Non-Partisan Commitment
Save LBI Advocacy does not support or oppose political candidates or political parties.
Our advocacy focuses solely on legislation, public policy outcomes, and the public interest.
How Save LBI and Save LBI Advocacy Work Together
Save LBI -501(c)(3) and Save LBI Advocacy - 501(c)(4))share a common mission but serve different roles:
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Save LBI - 501(c)(3)) focuses on research, public education, litigation, and community awareness related to offshore wind and energy policy.
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Save LBI Advocacy - 501(c)(4)) engages in legislative advocacy on energy and environmental policy.
Each organization operates independently, maintains separate finances, and complies with all applicable federal and state laws, but do share information and research results.
What Supporters Can Expect
Supporters of Save LBI Advocacy may receive:
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Legislative updates and bill summaries
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Information on energy and environmental policy proposals
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Opportunities to engage with policymakers on specific legislation
Supporters of Save LBI - 501(c)(3)) will continue to receive educational updates, research findings, and litigation-related information.
Important Tax Notice
Contributions to Save LBI Advocacy are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Contributions to Save LBI - 501(c)(3) remain tax-deductible and support education, research, and litigation.
Get Involved
To support legislative advocacy related to energy and environmental policy, you may contribute to or sign up for updates from Save LBI Advocacy. New Save LBI Advocacy email list sign-up link coming soon!
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Save LBI Advocacy is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization affiliated with Save LBI - 501(c)(3).
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Donate to Save LBI Advocacy
If you wish to support our continued litigation and research efforts, tax-deductible contributions to Save LBI (501(c)(3)) remain critical.
For those who would like to help us engage directly on legislation affecting offshore wind and energy policy, contributions to Save LBI Advocacy (501(c)(4), which are not tax-deductible, are needed to get that effort underway. We are setting up our accounts and will share the donation links here soon!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Save LBI create Save LBI Advocacy?
Save LBI Advocacy was created to allow our organization to advocate for or against specific legislation that affects Long Beach Island, coastal communities, and energy policy, because poorly crafted past legislation has been an impetus for unsound offshore wind projects.
While Save LBI - 501(c)(3) can educate the public and pursue litigation, federal law limits its ability to advocate for or against specific legislative proposals. Save LBI Advocacy fills that gap.
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What is the difference between Save LBI and Save LBI Advocacy?
The two organizations share a common mission but serve different roles:
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Save LBI - 501(c)(3) focuses on research, public education, litigation, and community awareness.
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Save LBI Advocacy - 501(c)(4) focuses on legislative advocacy related to energy and environmental policy.
Each organization operates independently and complies with all applicable laws, but do share information and results.
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Does Save LBI Advocacy support or oppose political candidates?
No. Save LBI Advocacy is strictly non-partisan.
It does not support or oppose political candidates or political parties. Its work is limited to advocacy on specific legislation and policy issues.
Are donations to Save LBI Advocacy tax-deductible?
No. Contributions to Save LBI Advocacy are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Donations to Save LBI - 501(c)(3) remain tax-deductible and support education, research, and litigation.
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How will Save LBI Advocacy engage in advocacy?
Save LBI Advocacy may:
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Argue for or against specific federal and state energy or environmental bills
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Engage legislators and agency officials directly on policy substance
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Hire professional lobbyists when appropriate
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Provide legislative updates and opportunities for public engagement
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Can I support both organizations
Yes. Supporters may choose to support either or both organizations, depending on whether they wish to us to pursue education and litigation (Save LBI) or legislative advocacy (Save LBI Advocacy).
Why not do this work under Save LBI?
Federal law limits how much lobbying a 501(c)(3) organization may conduct.
Creating Save LBI Advocacy allows each organization to operate effectively within the law while advancing the same overall mission.
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Will Save LBI Advocacy replace Save LBI?
No. Save LBI Advocacy complements Save LBI.
Save LBI will continue its work in education, research, litigation, and community engagement.
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How can I stay informed about advocacy efforts?
You may sign up for updates for Save LBI.org ( our orginal mailing list). Coming soon we will have a sign-up link for separate mailing list for Save LBI Advocacy which will provide legislative alerts, policy updates, and information on how to engage with policymakers.
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Save LBI Advocacy is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization affiliated with Save LBI - 501(c)(3). Contributions to Save LBI Advocacy are not tax-deductible.