Advocacy Project: Letter to Public Offical

December 7, 2009
Senator Amy Klobuchar
United States Senate
302 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-2304 


Honorable Senator Amy Klobuchar,


My name is Jordanne Even and I am a student at the University of Minnesota Duluth.  I am very concerned about the water pollution and the testing of lakes, rivers, and estuaries. In Minnesota our lakes and rivers are very important to its residents.  Many people use these bodies of water for recreational purposes and for their drinking water.  It is important that the water quality is tested in a uniform matter to ensure it is safe to use. 


 I am writing you to vote “yes” to the bill H.R.1262 that is working toward the guidelines set forth by the Clean Water Act, which is the cornerstone of water quality protection in the United States.  This Water Quality Investment Act’s goal is to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes.


This issue deserves the funds that it will take to regulate water quality testing.  People deserve to know that the water they are using is safe.  This issue is personally important to me because I live on a lake and I appreciate all it has to offer.  I want to know that the water will continue to be clean and tested regularly.  


This bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works and has been passed by the House.  The next vote will be in the Senate.  I strongly encourage you vote “Yes” to H.R.1262 so we can move in a positive direction in the regulation of water quality testing.  If you have any questions, please, feel free to contact me. Thank you for your time.


Sincerely, 




Jordanne  Even
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