Speak Up for A Strong Stream Protection Rule

iLoveMountains.org sent this e-mail to folks living in West Virginia:

Dear Friend of the Mountains:

The federal Office of Surface Mining has finally released a draft version of its long-awaited Stream Protection Rule, and is holding hearings across the region to hear from community members impacted by surface coal mining. We need your help to make sure this critical rule overcomes industry opposition.

Will you join us on Sept. 17 in Charleston to show the Office of Surface Mining that West Virginia supports clean water?

The coal industry has spent years trying to stall the rulemaking process and prevent science-based protections for Appalachian streams. If it succeeds in weakening the rule, hundreds of more miles of streams would be threatened by mountaintop removal.

Appalachia’s economic future depends on sustainable communities and a healthy environment. It’s crucial that we demonstrate to the agency that we’re united in support of a strong Stream Protection Rule.

Join us on Sept. 17 to demand a rule that protects Appalachia’s land, streams and people.

For the mountains,

Dustin White
Organizer with OVEC
Boone County, WV