Info: America's Great Waters Coalition Launch

 

Today more than 30 organizations launched the America's Great Waters Coalition.  The press event took place in the U.S. Capitol Visitors center with over 80 people in attendance.  Nine members of Congress (listed below) from across the United States; Larry Schweiger, President and CEO of National Wildlife Federation; Theresa Pierno, Exectuive Vice President of National Parks Conservation Association; and Jeff Benoit, President of Restore America's Estuaries spoke about the importance of working together to restore all of America's waters.  Jennifer Vey, Brookings Insitution fellow, addressed the attendees about the importance of restoration to local economies.
 
Attached to this email please find:

  • Today's press release
  • A map of participating waters
  • A list of participating members
  • Statements from Members of Congress in support of the formation of the coalition
  • A one page description of the coalition

 
For more information, please visit the coalition's temporary web site: www.nwf.org/greatwaters.  Photos from today's event will be posted soon. 
 
If your organization is interested in becoming a member, please fill out the attached membership form and submit to Jennifer Hill (HillJ@nwf.org).
 
The coalition's Steering Committee met last week and will meet again in the near future. As we move forward with beginning the work of the coalition, we will keep you informed of opportunities to engage on coalition work in the new year.
 
 
List of Members of Congress that addressed the Press Conference:

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (MN)
Rep. Tim Bishop (NY-01)
Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD-07)
Rep. Norm Dicks (WA-06)
Rep. Jay Inslee (WA-01)
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30)
Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-05)
Rep. John Sarbanes (MD-03)
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20)

 

 
6 of 6 File(s)

12-8-09 GreatWaters Launch PRESS RELEASE.pdf

Americas Great Waters Map v5_FINAL.jpg

America's Great Waters Coalition.pdf

America's Great Waters Coalition_Member Organizations.pdf

Statements in Support of the Coalition.docx.pdf

America's Great Waters_One-Pager.pdf

 

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