STOP GOV. SCOTT & FL DEP FROM POISONING OUR WATER

  • von: christine clawson
  • empfänger: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION COMISSION

STOP GOV. SCOTT & FL DEP FROM POISONING OUR WATER

Florida’s Dept. of Environment Protection (DEP) and Environmental Regulation Commission (ERC) are meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 to vote on dramatically increasing the levels of toxic chemicals into our rivers, streams, lakes and coastal waters. Under this proposal legal limits will be raised on toxic chemicals known to cause cancer and other serious illnesses. These toxic chemicals pose a serious threat to the health of Florida residents and wildlife.

 

Fact:       During the last election Floridians voted overwhelming for the Constitutional Amendment “Water and Land Conservation” to protect our environment.

 

Fact:      Scientists, environmentalists and doctors are alarmed and expressing their opposition to this proposal which could go into effect this Fall.

The new rules will make our waters more polluted.  It is really bad policy that is of no benefit to the taxpayers and the public.”  Only the polluters want this to externalize their costs.” Linda Young, Florida Clean Water Network founder

 

“Since Governor Scott got into office he has really gutted the Dept. of Environmental Protection”.  Michelle Gale, Activist for Food and Water Watch

 

“The DEP should be pushing for even more stringent criteria than what we have now rather than trying to weaken them.  Your job is to protect Floridians not to poison us.” Dr. Ron Saff, Tallahassee, Allergist and Immunologist and member of Physicians for Social Responsibility

 

Fact:      The current limit for the chemical Benzene, a carcinogen that can cause leukemia, is 1.18 parts per billion.  Under the “New” DEP criteria the cap would be 3 parts per billion.  The current Federal standard is 1.14 per billion.

 

Why would the State want to subject its own population to a carcinogenic substance like Benzene?  Environmentalists believe it’s because Benzene is essential in hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking. Although banned by most Florida cities, State legislators continue to push hard to pass bills permitting fracking.  Last year the Florida House PASSED HB-191 which narrowly failed in the Florida Senate.

 

DESPITE THE CONCERNS RAISED BY SCIENTISTS, ENVIRONMENTALISTS AND MEDICAL DOCTORS AT PUBLIC WORKSHOPS HELD IN MAY, THE DEP IGNORED THEIR CONCERNS.

 

Floridians Need To Take Action Now!

STOP GOV. SCOTT & FL DEP FROM POISONING OUR WATER


Florida’s Dept. of Environment Protection (DEP) and Environmental Regulation Commission (ERC) are meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 to vote on dramatically increasing the levels of toxic chemicals into our rivers, streams, lakes and coastal waters. Under this proposal legal limits will be raised on toxic chemicals known to cause cancer and other serious illnesses. These toxic chemicals pose a serious threat to the health of Florida residents and wildlife.


 


Fact:       During the last election Floridians voted overwhelming for the Constitutional Amendment “Water and Land Conservation” to protect our environment.


 


Fact:      Scientists, environmentalists and doctors are alarmed and expressing their opposition to this proposal which could go into effect this Fall.


The new rules will make our waters more polluted.  It is really bad policy that is of no benefit to the taxpayers and the public.”  Only the polluters want this to externalize their costs.” Linda Young, Florida Clean Water Network founder


 


“Since Governor Scott got into office he has really gutted the Dept. of Environmental Protection”.  Michelle Gale, Activist for Food and Water Watch


 


“The DEP should be pushing for even more stringent criteria than what we have now rather than trying to weaken them.  Your job is to protect Floridians not to poison us.” Dr. Ron Saff, Tallahassee, Allergist and Immunologist and member of Physicians for Social Responsibility


 


Fact:      The current limit for the chemical Benzene, a carcinogen that can cause leukemia, is 1.18 parts per billion.  Under the “New” DEP criteria the cap would be 3 parts per billion.  The current Federal standard is 1.14 per billion.


 


Why would the State want to subject its own population to a carcinogenic substance like Benzene?  Environmentalists believe it’s because Benzene is essential in hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking. Although banned by most Florida cities, State legislators continue to push hard to pass bills permitting fracking.  Last year the Florida House PASSED HB-191 which narrowly failed in the Florida Senate.


 


DESPITE THE CONCERNS RAISED BY SCIENTISTS, ENVIRONMENTALISTS AND MEDICAL DOCTORS AT PUBLIC WORKSHOPS HELD IN MAY, THE DEP IGNORED THEIR CONCERNS.


 


Floridians Need To Take Action Now!


 


As a Florida resident and voter, I oppose the Department of Environmental Protection’s Proposal to increase the level of chemicals in our water systems, and support the adoption of the stricter Federal standards.


 


 


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CALL OR WRITE TODAY TO DEMAND NO INCREASE IN TOXINS


 


    Local / District Ofc.     Tallahassee Ofc


Governor Rick Scott                                   850-717-9337    850-488-7146


E-mail: RickScott@myflorida.com


 


Jonathan Steverson, Secretary, FL DEP                                             850-245-2011


E-mail: Jon.Steverson@dep.state.fl.us


 


Cari L. Roth, FL Environmental Regulation Commission                                                     850-999-4100


E-mail: Croth@deanmead.com


 


Jeff Atwater, FL Chief Financial Officer                                                                                  877-693-5236              


E-mail:  Jeff.Atwater@myfloridacfo.com


 


Joe Negron, R-Senator, Palm Bch., Martin, Indian River                      888-759-0791                                                                  850-487-5032   


E-Mail:  Negron.Joe.web@flsenate.gov


 


Jack Latvala, R-Senator, Pinellas County                          850-487-5020       727-793-2797              


E-Mail:  Latvala.Jack.web@flsenate.gov


 


Adam H. Putnam, FL Commissioner of Agriculture                                                      800-435-7352              


   


Thad Altman, R-Senator, Melbourne district 16        321-868-2132       850- 487-5016


E-mail:  Altman.thad.web@flsenate.gov

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