Enactment of Infrastructure Legislation is Major Victory for Chesapeake Bay
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Enactment of Infrastructure Legislation is Major Victory for Chesapeake Bay

(WASHINGTON, DC)—Today, President Biden signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The bill contains an increase of $238 million over five years for the Chesapeake Bay Program through EPA and an additional $11.715 billion over five years for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. In response, the Choose Clean Water Coalition, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and Chesapeake Bay Commission released the following joint statement.

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Infrastructure Bill Passes House With Key Investments for Chesapeake Bay
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Infrastructure Bill Passes House With Key Investments for Chesapeake Bay

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Late last night, the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed the House of Representatives and contains a provision of $238 million over five years for the Chesapeake Bay through EPA. The bill also contains an additional $11.715 billion over five years for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Kristin Reilly issued the following statement.

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Chesapeake Bay Leaders Recognize Impact of Climate Crisis on Clean Water
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Chesapeake Bay Leaders Recognize Impact of Climate Crisis on Clean Water

(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA)—Today, the Chesapeake Executive Council, comprised of the governors and leadership from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, and New York; the mayor of the District of Columbia; and the chair of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, met to discuss the state of the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Kristin Reilly issued the following statement.

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Infrastructure Bill to Include Key Investments for Chesapeake Bay Restoration
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Infrastructure Bill to Include Key Investments for Chesapeake Bay Restoration

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Today, the release of the release of a summary of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act shows that the bill contains a provision of $238 million for the Chesapeake Bay through EPA. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Kristin Reilly issued the following statement.

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New Program for Chesapeake Bay Wildlife Secures Proposed Investment
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New Program for Chesapeake Bay Wildlife Secures Proposed Investment

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Today, a new program to protect and restore wildlife habitat throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed took a big step in securing funding. The U.S. House of Representatives proposed $15 million to support the Chesapeake WILD (Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense) program. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Acting Director Mariah Davis issued the following statement.

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Plans to Repeal Dirty Water Rule a Big Win for Chesapeake Bay
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Plans to Repeal Dirty Water Rule a Big Win for Chesapeake Bay

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced their intent to revise the definition of "waters of United States." In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Acting Director Mariah Davis issued the following statement.

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Enactment of Historic Legislation is Major Victory for Chesapeake Bay
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Enactment of Historic Legislation is Major Victory for Chesapeake Bay

(WASHINGTON, DC)—Today, the America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act was signed into law. Passing both chambers of Congress unanimously, this broad conservation bill contains programs that will significantly help protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams. In response, the Choose Clean Water Coalition, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and Chesapeake Bay Commission released the following joint statement.

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Landmark Legislation for Clean Water Awaits President's Signature
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Landmark Legislation for Clean Water Awaits President's Signature

(WASHINGTON, DC)—Today, the United States House of Representatives unanimously passed the America's Conservation Enhancement Act. The legislation now awaits the President’s signature. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Kristin Reilly issued the following statement.

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Groundbreaking Legislation for Clean Water Clears Major Hurdle
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Groundbreaking Legislation for Clean Water Clears Major Hurdle

(WASHINGTON, DC)—Last night, the United States Senate unanimously passed S. 3051, the America's Conservation Enhancement Act. The legislation now moves to the U.S. House of Representatives. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Kristin Reilly issued the following statement.

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With EPA Failing to Protect Clean Water, Legal Action Inevitable
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With EPA Failing to Protect Clean Water, Legal Action Inevitable

(ANNAPOLIS, MD)—Today, Choose Clean Water Coalition member Chesapeake Bay Foundation sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to adequately enforce the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load. The TMDL is a comprehensive pollution diet, requiring the six states in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the District of Columbia to meet strict pollution reduction standards. In response, Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Kristin Reilly issued the following statement.

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