Ward and Smith government relations attorneys Whitney Campbell Christensen and Marley Peterson were recently featured in a WRAL article highlighting their advocacy work on behalf of the Corolla Wild Horse Fund.
The attorneys are playing a key role in the efforts to secure $1 million in state funding to support the preservation and protection of the wild horses that roam North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Their lobbying efforts took center stage on April 8, when Riptide—a member of the endangered herd—made a rare appearance at the North Carolina Legislative Building, charming lawmakers and the press alike.
As noted by WRAL in their article, “Outer Banks horse Riptide visits NC lawmakers, seeks state funding to protect herd”:
Authorities removed Riptide from the wild when he was a colt due to a serious infection.
Now, Riptide plays a part in advocacy for his breed.
On Tuesday, the Corolla Wild Horse Fund brought Riptide to downtown Raleigh to garner support for funded needing to protect the horses. People who organize the fund are asking lawmakers for $1 million for breed conservation and habitat preservation work.
This media spotlight underscores Whitney and Marley’s continued leadership in navigating the legislative landscape to effect meaningful change on behalf of nonprofit organizations and environmental causes across the state.
You can read the full article from WRAL here.
