From ReImagine Appalachia (https://reimagineappalachia.org/): Would you like some good news? Of course you would! The STREAM Act just passed the Senate with UNANIMOUS consent. Y’all! This little bill is an incredible example of what can happen when communities identify a … Continued
From Appalachian Voices (http://www.appvoices.org/): This summer, the U.S. House passed the bipartisan STREAM Act, which would help states clean up acid mine drainage, one of the most visible and costly impacts of coal mining. But the Senate is running out … Continued
From Appalachian Voices (http://www.appvoices.org/): The STREAM Act passed the U.S. House on July 29 with bipartisan support! This legislation will help states and tribes clean up acid mine drainage from abandoned mines by allowing agencies to use some of their money from … Continued
From Appalachian Voices (http://www.appvoices.org/): Today, three Appalachian leaders, including Erin Savage of Appalachian Voices, testified before Congress about how proper mine cleanup can help protect and revitalize coal communities. One of the bills they discussed is the bipartisan STREAM Act, … Continued
From Appalachian Voices (http://www.appvoices.org/): Acid mine drainage is one of the most visible and costly impacts of coal mining, turning Appalachian waterways rust orange with dangerous pollution, and threatening the health of people and wildlife. Remediation of this pollution requires … Continued