Thread: Oppose Federalization of All Waters of the U.S.

Oppose Federalization of All Waters of the U.S.

"[This water bill is the] biggest bureaucratic power grab in a generation."
--Senator James Inhofe

UPDATED June 25, 2009: The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved the Clean Water Restoration Act (S. 787) by a vote of 12-7 on June 18, 2009. As described below, this bill would place virtually all the waters of the United States under federal control. U.S. Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) is a ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee and has recently issued a warning against the passage of S. 787. The legislation is the "biggest bureaucratic power grab in a generation," Inhofe said. (To view Sen. Inhofe's remarks, click here.) http://www.votervoice.net/link/clickthr ... 56681.aspx

The committee vote was a strictly partisan vote as Democrats voted FOR the bill while Republicans voted AGAINST it. The list of names may be found by clicking here. http://www.votervoice.net/link/clickthr ... 56682.aspx

Since Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) moved to put a hold on S. 787, it cannot be voted on until at least 60 Senators vote to remove the hold. This adds an additional step to the process so the bill can't be rushed through. Hopefully this will force more Senators to read the bill and gain even more opposition to its passage.

Please read the comments below and then send an e-mail to your Senators requesting that they reject this bill.

Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) introduced S. 787 on April 2, 2009. The bill, known as the Clean Water Restoration Act, would redefine the government’s control over water. The bill is currently in the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and already carries 24 cosponsors.

Among other things, S. 787 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (enacted in 1972) by striking the term “navigable watersâ€

MIKE CRAPO WILL FIGHT THIS TOOTH AND NAIL.

IDAHO HAD AND STILL HAS A LOT OF SMART FARMERS. THEIR AGRICULTURAL BASE HAS USED THIS WATER TO IRRIGATE THEIR CROPS AND FIELDS.

THEY'RE GOING TO HAVE ON HECK OF A FIGHT ON THEIR HANDS!!

HOPE MIKE WINS.