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The most extreme assault on property rights in our history!April 27th, 2010 Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman James Oberstar (D-MN) announced legislation to dramatically increase the scope of the Clean Water Act, bringing nearly every body of water - from irrigation canals, small ponds to seasonal mud-puddles - under the unlimited jurisdiction of the federal government. The legislation’s removal of the word “navigable” from the current... >> more
 As 2009 Winds Down, Clean Water Restoration Act is Still a Hot TopicDecember 14th, 2009 Many are thinking that since S. 787 has not come to the Senate floor for a vote it is a dead issue. Please stop thinking this! Yes we won't probably see a vote in 2009 but it is NOT a dead issue. On Friday Senator Barraasso, (R-WY) sent a letter to Majority Leader Harry Reid and Speaker Nancy Pelosi citing concerns over job loss and regulatory overreach in expressing their strong... >> more
T & I Committee hears testimony from Lisa Jackson, EPAOctober 15th, 2009 Today the House Transportation & Infrastructure committee heard testimony from Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, Lisa Jackson. She talked about the enforcement of the regulations on states. It was interesting to me that Rep. Coble asked her if she was more concerned about "enforcement" rather than working with communities. She mentioned the word... >> more
Congress goes back to WashingtonSeptember 7th, 2009 The August recess has come to an end. That means we are once again called to actiion. As grassroots activists we need to be on our toes and paying attention to ALL that will be happening in the committees. We anticipate the House of Representatives to bring forth their bill as a companion bill to S.787. We expect Rep. Oberstar to re-introduce the bill that he has... >> more
More & More Stand up to say NO to S.787July 28th, 2009 Every day I read that another group has either testified against S.787, the Clean Water Restoration Act (CWRA) or sent a letter to their organizations' members that they oppose this bill. As the the outcry of the opposition grows our elected officials will hear our voice. But it will need to reach that tipping point, we are not there yet. I strongly encourage you to... >> more
CWRA discussed this week in a House Committee--Did you know there was a bill?July 25th, 2009 This is a news release from this past week's hearing in the House Small Business Committee. I find it interesting that they are discussing the Clean Water Restoration Act (CWRA) before a bill in the house is presented. Is there a bill drafted that we don't know about? Call your Congressman/woman and tell them NOT to co-sponsor a CWRA!. This article comes from "The Cattle... >> more
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Despite Changes, Water Bill Faces Certain Demise in the SenateJune 19th, 2009 Jun 18: U.S. Senator James Inhofe (R-OK), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued a release following an EPW business meeting which approved an amended version of the Clean Water Restoration Act (S. 787). Senator Inhofe said the bill "faces certain demise in the Senate." Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) also placed a "hold" on the bill immediately following the... >> more
S. 787 is not about restoration, It is about regulatory power.June 17th, 2009 While it has “restoration” in its title, it does anything but. The Clean Water Restoration Act is not a restoration of the Clean Water Act at all. It is a means for activists to remove any bounds from the scope of Clean Water Act jurisdiction to extend the government’s regulatory reach. But, what the activists won’t tell you is that the Clean Water Act is working, and has... >> more
S. 787 Markup Delayed Again Due to OppositionJune 16th, 2009 Barbara Boxer failed once again to get the bill marked up and approved by her committee, but she's increasing her strong-arm tactics on the Democratic members, including Max Baucus, who apparently wants to 'make a deal.' Maybe they should bring in Monty Hall.Thank you to all of you who have called, faxed, and e-mailed in opposition. It is working! Keep up the... >> more
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