Don't Let Big Companies Privatize Our Most Precious Natural Resource!

Dear Representative [Name],

This month, our nation celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, one of our most important laws protecting the environment and public health. While we've made significant gains over the past 35 years, we still have a long way to go.

I am writing to urge you to vote yes on the resolution introduced this week by Rep. Blumenauer and others in honor of the 35th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act. By supporting this resolution, you are supporting clean and healthy water for future generations of Americans.

I also urge you to work for the creation of a clean water trust fund, which would provide a steady, renewable, long term and debt-neutral source of funding for clean water. Something as important to every aspect of life as water should not be subject to annual political battles, yet funding for clean water has been slashed year after year. A clean water trust fund should be based on the following principles:
- Environmentally sound use of our water resources;
- Pollution prevention and drinking water source protection for human and environmental health;
- Water conservation by the largest water users, including agriculture and industry;
- Public participation and accountability for public officials;
- Access to affordable water for low-income households;
- Public funds for public utilities,
- Appropriate user fees for industries that degrade our water resources.

Thank you for joining me in honoring the 35th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. I look forward to your response.

[Your comment]

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]