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 of time to pass this bill.
Acid mine drainage turns waterways rust-orange with dangerous pollution and threatens the health of people and wildlife. Remediation of this pollution requires long-term water treatment facilities, and in turn, long-term funding.
Congress recently allocated billions of dollars to address abandoned coal mine pollution, including acid mine drainage, as part of the bipartisan infrastructure law. But, unfortunately, the new law does not allow states to set money aside for long-term acid mine drainage treatment facilities.
Let’s make sure states have the freedom to spend this money on long-term treatment of acid mine drainage.
Tell our senators to pass the STREAM Act at https://appvoices.org/tell-senate-to-clean-up-acid-mine-drainage/!
Maryann Richmond
Acid mine drainage turns waterways rust-orange with dangerous pollution and threatens the health of people and wildlife. Remediation of this pollution requires long-term water treatment facilities, and in turn, long-term funding.
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 of time to pass this bill. To address the serious health and environmental issues caused by abandoned coal mine pollution, including acid mine drainage, I urge you to support of the STREAM Act now!