LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Posted on 16 May 2013 by LeslieM

Clean water rule needed

Dear Editor:

I am writing to you to urge the following two actions. As a concerned citizen, I would like to bring to your attention the dangers of mountaintop removal mining and the urgent steps we need to take to protect our nation’s Appalachian mountains and people before it is too late.

Mountaintop removal not only destroys and pollutes waterways and eliminates wildlife, but also affects access to clean water and contaminated air.

The President and Environmental Protection Agency need to set a strong, binding, clean water rule that will prevent the pollution and destruction of waterways by mountaintop removal mining waste.

Also, Congress must pass the ache act. I believe we have an obligation to preserve our national heritage for future generations, including our mountains and vital waterways, and to ensure that Appalachian communities are not bearing the brunt of our nation’s unsustainable energy decisions.

Sincerely,

Marsha Holbert

Deerfield Beach

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