I loves me some Rep. Donna Edwards "Green Storm Water Management"

[Botany]

http://www.donnaedwards.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=24&parentid=23§iontree=23,24&itemid=242

This is a really great idea it will mean jobs, cleaner water, new infrastructure, less flash floods, less pollution,
protection of threatened species, natural beauty, and more hummingbirds. Call your congress critter & senators



Reps. Edwards, Carnahan, Driehaus Introduce ‘Green' Water Infrastructure Bill That Will Create Jobs, Reduce Costs.

Washington, D.C. – Representatives Donna F. Edwards (D-MD), Russ Carnahan (D-MO), and Steve Driehaus (D-OH) today introduced the Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act of 2009. Green Infrastructure is a stormwater management technique that preserves the natural hydrology of an area to help reduce stormwater runoff from hard surfaces.

Green infrastructure techniques rely on natural systems to absorb and filter stormwater in a way that relies on soil and plant life to remove toxins and recharge ground water supplies. Implementing green infrastructure provides numerous benefits, which include enhancing water resources, protecting the environment, reducing the urban heat island effect, increasing community health, creating green jobs, and saving money through reduced capitol costs.

“Access to clean water is a necessity and must be protected to ensure the future prosperity and well-being of the United States,” said Rep. Edwards. “A growing threat to water quality throughout the U.S. is due to polluted stormwater runoff from highly urbanized areas flowing into surface waters without being treated. This is especially for the 4th Congressional District and metropolitan area bordering the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers and ultimately impacting the Chesapeake Bay. If we do not begin to address this problem, water quality gains made over the last forty years will be lost. Green infrastructure is a proven method that can help address this challenge. The Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act of 2009 is an innovative, environmental and economically cost-effective approach to manage storm water flows and improve water quality throughout the nation. I am proud to be joined by Reps. Carnahan and Driehaus to introduce this important bill.”

“We are at a crossroads where as a nation we must commit to developing innovative technology of the future that will create clean-energy jobs right here in America,” said Rep. Carnahan. “In addition to creating clean-energy jobs by investing in ‘green’ infrastructure we also reduce costs down the road and continue down the path of becoming the world’s prominent leader in clean-energy technology. A step closer to solidifying an American clean-energy economy is to enable different regions across the U.S. to develop the best approaches for wastewater treatment as we enhance our aging water infrastructure.

[jtrockville]

1. I wish Edwards was my rep instead of the useless Van Hollen

[Captain Hilts]

2. They're both good, but different. Edwards' bouncing Wynn out was great. nt

[BeFree]

3. Progressive much?

If we are to have a future, this is a beginning. Bring it on, eh?

[Botany]

4. I can't wait for Fox / Rush to speak on this.

Big government socialism ...... I want my lawn chemicals, storm sewers, and flash floods.

This could be really big!

[Bitwit1234]

5. I am so glad she beat out WYNNE

who was a corporate tool. Scooping up money and siding with republicans in all the big decisions when they were in the majority. It is refreshing to see a REAL democrat at work. I used to live in Maryland and was embarrassed by Wynne. And also by that darn Kartoil or whatever his name is from he Maryland panhandle. He's not a real democrat.

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6. Here is a link to a Green BANK Proposal that might aid in development of new technologies

that could benefit programs to help the environment.

:hi:

[RevCheesehead]

7. Kick for an excellent EDV!

And for Buddy. :)

[Berry Cool]

8. Off to the Greatest Page...n/t