With Gratitude
We want to take a moment and thank you for being engaged and supporting our work to protect and defend clean water. Your involvement is essential to our work. During this time of rollbacks and repeals of federal environmental protections, we urge you to stay tuned in, read our action alerts, and get involved with what’s going on. Over the last year, we have been along side our Waterkeepers working in communities, building diverse partnerships, and diving deeper into local action. Why? Because it is more important than ever to get our state and local governments to step in and do what’s right for our water resources, our families and our health. We thank you for caring and your continued involvement.
Public Meeting & Rally on Coal Ash Disposal in Virginia Dec. 4th
Back in April, Governor McAuliffe put the brakes on issuing coal ash solid waste permits to Dominion for at least a year so the toxic coal ash threats posed at their facilities can be assessed and the full range of disposal solutions explored, including recycling. This assessment will be presented to the State Water Commission on December 4th.
Please join us Dec. 4th from 10:00 – noon to hear the results of this finding. The meeting will be located in Virginia State Capitol, House Room 1, 1000 Bank Street, Richmond, Virginia. Remember to bring a state issued ID to gain entry into the Virginia State Capitol.
Immediately following the meeting there will be a press event and a Dominion: Move Your Ash rally. RSVP today to receive updates. We need to tell Dominion and Virginia loud and clear that they can’t bury toxic coal ash in leaky ponds at their power plants!
Water Is Life Rally & Concert to Stop Atlantic Coast Pipeline Dec. 2nd
Water is Life Rally & Concert on Dec. 2nd will focus attention on the Virginia Water Control Board hearings coming up in Richmond on December 6, 7, 11 & 12 to decide whether or not to grant water quality certifications for the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley Pipelines. The Rally & Concert on Dec. 2nd and the public hearings represent the last political chance in Virginia to stop these fracked gas pipelines. Help surround Capitol Grounds from 1-2pm to send a strong message to our public officials. Then join for food, fun, and music at The National.
WHEN: Saturday, 12/2 from 1-4:30pm
WHERE: 1:00 pm at Capitol Grounds in Richmond and 2:00 pm at The National.
Check Facebook event page for updates.
Public Hearing on Water Permit for Atlantic Coast Pipeline on Dec. 11 – 12
The Virginia State Water Control Board will hold hearings to consider the application for water quality certification for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The consideration is part of the process required under Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act.
The meetings are scheduled for: 9:30am, Monday, Dec. 11 and Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Trinity Family Life Center, 3601 Dill Road, Richmond.
The Water Control Board is the last hurdle Dominion faces in Virginia, and our last hope to block it before heading to federal court.
Help us send a message to the Board and Governor McAuliffe – come out to the hearings on December 11 & 12 and demand they put Virginians and our environment ahead of national politics and Dominion influence-peddling. Check our Facebook page for updates.
Public Meeting on Water Permit for Potomac Pipeline Dec. 19th
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is holding a public meeting on TransCanada’s proposed fracked gas pipeline that would tunnel under the Potomac River.
The hearing is Tuesday, Dec. 19th, 6:00 – 9:30 pm at Hancock Middle/High School, 289 West Main Street, Hancock MD 21750.
At this meeting, MDE will hear from Marylanders to inform their decision about whether to approve or deny the 401 Water Quality Certification under the Clean Water Act. Denying the 401 permit would stop the construction of this pipeline in its tracks, and is the best way for Governor Hogan and MDE to protect our drinking water!
Join us on Dec. 19th to stand united in saying NO to the Potomac Pipeline. This is a critical moment to stop the Potomac Pipeline, show up and speak up!
Details about how to prepare your testimony to come. If you can’t join us on December 19th, stay tuned for instructions to submit written testimony through January 16th.
After the turkey on Thanksgiving and Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday on November 28th kicks off the charitable season.
#GivingTuesday is one of the best ways to support and get involved with us and our Waterkeepers! Next Tuesday, make a donation online! Find your Waterkeeper here!
In Defense of Water Fundraiser for Waterkeepers Chesapeake
Glassybaby Fundraiser Benefits Waterkeepers Chesapeake
Support the work of Waterkeepers Chesapeake with a glassybaby votive. Ten percent of sales of each “chesapeake” glassybaby votive will be donated us to support the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays. These make terrific holiday gifts or a special hand-crafted piece for your home.
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Waterkeepers Chesapeake is a coalition of nineteen independent programs working to make the waters of the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays swimmable and fishable. Waterkeepers Chesapeake amplifies the voices of each Waterkeeper and mobilizes these organizations to fight pollution and champion clean water. The members of Waterkeepers Chesapeake work locally, using grassroots action and advocacy to protect their communities and their waters.
For info: www.WaterkeepersChesapeake.org or email info@waterkeeperschesapeake.org.
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