Nearly every governor with ocean coastline opposes Trump's drilling proposal
(CNN)  The Trump administration 's proposal to open vast portions of US coastline to oil drilling was met with ferocious opposition from a number of the coastal governors  it  would affect.
At least one governor  Florida's Rick Scott  a Republican  asked for and received a waiver from  the administration .
"The President is endangering the health of nearly all coastal waters in our country  including our 400 miles of coastline in Rhode Island  so that rich oil companies can get richer. The North Atlantic region is home to one of the most productive and sensitive marine ecosystems in the world  not to mention Rhode Island's tourism  recreation and fishing industries. We've taken action over the past few years to decrease our reliance on fossil fuels and invest in alternative energy sources. We are home to the nation's first offshore windfarm. We cannot take this step backwards. Now is the time for Rhode Islanders to make their voices heard and tell  President Trump  to protect our waters."
Christie's administration sent a letter to the Trump administration in August saying the governor "strongly opposes any waters off our coastline being considered for inclusion in this leasing program."
 South Carolina -- Republican Gov. Henry McMaster:
McMaster -- a vocal Trump supporter --  told reporters after the announcement that  he  disapproved of the decision because of the impacts  he  could have on tourism.
"I am opposed to offshore drilling of South Carolina's shore. I am opposed to seismic testing off of South Carolina shore "  he  said. "We cannot take a chance with those resources  those industry and that economy. It is just too important. This is a matter of serious importance to us in South Carolina."
 He  added: "We cannot afford to take a chance with our beauty  our majesty and the economic value and vitality of our wonderful coastline in South Carolina."
When asked if  he  will push for a waiver from the Trump administration  McMaster said  "I will be taking appropriate steps and there will be more news later."
Alabama -- Republican Gov. Kay Ivey: " President Donald Trump  made clear  his  desire to ensure Americans can use our own natural resources to produce the energy vital to our economy and national security. As  he  has done time and again   President Trump  has proven to the people of Alabama that  he  is a man of  his  word  and we are grateful to  him  and to Secretary Ryan Zinke for their determination to open a vast tract of American waters to oil and gas exploration. This decision is not only in the best interest of all Americans  it allows Gulf Coast states  like Alabama  to utilize our natural resources not only to provide energy for our nation  but increased economic opportunities for our people."
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At least one governor  Florida's Rick Scott  a Republican  asked for and received a waiver from  [TGT] .
"The President is endangering the health of nearly all coastal waters in our country  including our 400 miles of coastline in Rhode Island  so that rich oil companies can get richer. The North Atlantic region is home to one of the most productive and sensitive marine ecosystems in the world  not to mention Rhode Island's tourism  recreation and fishing industries. We've taken action over the past few years to decrease our reliance on fossil fuels and invest in alternative energy sources. We are home to the nation's first offshore windfarm. We cannot take this step backwards. Now is the time for Rhode Islanders to make their voices heard and tell  [TGT]to protect our waters."
Christie's administration sent a letter to the Trump administration in August saying the governor "strongly opposes any waters off our coastline being considered for inclusion in this leasing program.
 South Carolina -- Republican Gov. Henry McMaster:
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"I am opposed to offshore drilling of South Carolina's shore. I am opposed to seismic testing off of South Carolina shore "  he  said. "We cannot take a chance with those resources  those industry and that economy. It is just too important. This is a matter of serious importance to us in South Carolina."
 He  added: "We cannot afford to take a chance with our beauty  our majesty and the economic value and vitality of our wonderful coastline in South Carolina."
When asked if  he  will push for a waiver from the Trump administration  McMaster said  "I will be taking appropriate steps and there will be more news later."
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