Toxic pollution in waterways rule making

From: Susan Millhauser

Sent: Fri Feb 04 15:34:21 2011

To: ToxicsRuleMaking

Subject: Toxic pollution in waterways rule making

Importance: Normal

Dear DEQ:

I strongly support the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s proposed rule changes to reduce toxic pollution in Oregon’s waterways.

The new rules will help Oregon come closer to meeting federal water quality standards, protecting Oregonians who eat fish on a regular basis, and contributing to the health of our waterways and all of species that depend on them.

Stronger requirements that prevent toxic pollution from industries, agriculture, forestry, and cities are necessary to protect human health and the environment.

I appreciate that DEQ worked with an advisory committee including the affected industries to ensure that the revised rules are feasible to implement.

Please adopt these important new requirements to ensure our vital waterways and the ecosystem services they provide have a fighting chance so that one day every Oregonian will be free to swim, boat, and fish in our rivers–and to eat what they catch–without being exposed to dangerous toxics.

Sincerely,

Susan Millhauser

5834 NE 23rd Ave

Portland, OR 97211