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Ask the EPA to add the BoRit Asbestos Site to the Superfund List
On September 3rd, 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the addition of the BoRit Asbestos Site, located by the Wissahickon Creek at the intersection of Whitpain Township, Upper Dublin Township and Ambler Borough, to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL).
Support A Moratorium On New Permits For Coal-Burning Power Plants
Coal-burning power plants are the largest industrial source of mercury emissions in the United States, and ten percent of these emissions come from plants in Texas - more than any other state. Five of the nation's top ten emitters of mercury are in the Lone Star State.
When mercury is released into the air, it settles in rivers, lakes, and streams. Bacteria in the water convert it to methyl mercury, a very toxic form of mercury. The toxic mercury bioaccumulates in the bodies of animals. Eating contaminated fish is the main way people are exposed to unsafe levels of mercury. Unlike with some other toxins, there is no way to clean or cook mercury out of fish.
Florida Programs
Florida provides a unique quality of life that is largely based on the health, safety and beauty of its waterways. With over 11,000 miles of rivers, streams and waterways and 1,800 miles of coastline, the spectacular Everglades and over 6 million visitors to the state each year Clean Water Fund’s research, education and action programs in the Sunshine State are vital to continued protection of natural treasures.
Clean Water Fund has worked for nearly 30 years to educate and involve Floridians on important environmental issues and, involving local communities to restore, protect and conserve Florida's unique natural heritage and precious natural resources for many years to come.