Gov. David Paterson rejected Broadwater Energy?s plan for a liquid natural gas terminal on the Long Island Sound Thursday, but some environmentalists are concerned the project could still be built.
The North Fork Environmental Council showed a film in Southhold Saturday detailing the potential dangers of liquid natural gas terminals. The 48-minute documentary showed viewers what could happen if a terminal was struck by a ship or attacked by terrorists. Organizers hoped the film would continue building support against the project.
?It?s like putting a bomb in the bay,? said Lisa Vogelsonger.
A Broadwater spokesperson said the U.S. Coast Guard had deemed the project to be safe and that the company will continue efforts to make the project a reality. Broadwater officials will take their arguments to the U.S. Department of Commerce and say they remain determined to provide Long Island residents with efficient energy, despite protests.
Gov. Paterson rejects Broadwater plan