Take Action: Help Get 218 To Keep Our Water Clean
The Clean Water Act was passed in 1972 to protect all the nation's waters. However, the Bush Administration, at the urging of special interests, has interpreted the law to apply only to some bodies of water. This is not what the law intended or what the American people want.
Many waters are at risk. Some of these waters and wetlands are homes for birds, fish and waterfowl, filter pollutants and/or reduce flooding. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), water bodies that provide drinking water for more than 110 million Americans are at risk. Now is no time to abandon three decades of progress restoring and protecting America's waters.
Your Involvement is Important!
The bi-partisan Clean Water Restoration Act (H.R. 2421) is closer than ever to passing in the House. This legislation restates and clarifies the original intent of the Clean Water Act -- to protect all waters of the United States. The bill needs 218 votes to pass the U.S. House. It then moves to the Senate.
Industry lobbyists are pressuring members of Congress to withdraw their support for the Clean Water Restoration Act. This bill needs 218 votes to pass the House this Fall. That means it needs every co-sponsor it currently has.
Find out if your Representative is currently a co-sponsor or has yet to show support for this important legislation.
Or take a look at the list of current co-sponsors to find out if your Representative is one of them.
You can also sign a petition to support the Clean Water Restoration Act
The petition will be used to support Clean Water Action's direct efforts to help get this bill passed.
