DENVER, CO—Clean Water Action today announced its endorsement of Congressman Mark Udall for the United States Senate.

"We are pleased to announce today that Clean Water Action officially endorses Congressman Udall to be Colorado’s next United States Senator," said Kathleen Aterno, Clean Water Action’s Colorado State Director.  “Congressman Udall has been an incredible environmental champion for Colorado and a real track record.  We know he will work to protect Colorado’s lakes, river, streams and drinking water sources as well as the health of our families and communities.”

Udall has championed the proposed Clean Water Restoration Act, which would restore lost protections for all rivers, streams and wetlands. In Congress, he voted with the environment nearly 100% of the time. He also took action to increase the gas mileage of cars and trucks.

“Mark Udall is committed to protecting our children’s health by keeping toxic chemicals out of our air, water and the products we use,” said Aterno.    “He supports clean, renewable energy solutions that will create good Colorado jobs, achieve energy independence and protect our water from pollution.

"We very much appreciate Mark Udall’s support for restoring the Clean Water Act.  He is a real environmental champion who votes correctly and also leads the fight to protect Colorado’s water, air and the future of our planet.”

With the endorsement, through independent expenditure campaigns, Clean Water Action will lend its capacity and name to Udall’s campaign and projects that by Election Day more than 24,000 of the organization’s members will have been contacted about the election.

"We will get the word out to our  members in Colorado to help ensure Mark Udall is elected,” said Aterno.  "Clean Water Action’s volunteers and staff organizers may contact our members at their doors, on the phones and through the mail and talk with them about Udall’s strong environmental record.”