http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1005.html#58776 regarding my submitted comment, please add my affiliation: John Rumpler is Senior Attorney for Environment America.... 58776@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 13 May 2009 19:01:36 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1005.html#58775 We applaud Senator Cardin and the EPW Committee for taking up the urgent issue of repairing and enhancing our water infrastructure, so that our rivers, lakes, and beaches - as well as our drinking water - can be clean and safe for all Americans. In addition, we urge the Senate to consider the precedent it set in passing the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act - which set aside 20 percent of water state revolving funds for green infrastructure and water efficiency projects. Green infrastructure prevents sewage and runoff pollution at the source in a cost-effective and environmentally sound manner. Similarly, saving water through enhanced efficiency is both economical and healthiest for our rivers and streams.... 58775@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 13 May 2009 18:57:31 EDT