The federal Office of Surface Mining has finally released a draft version of its long-awaited Stream Protection Rule, and is holding hearings across the region to hear from community members impacted by surface coal mining. We need your help to make sure this critical rule overcomes industry opposition.
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Lexington, Ky.
Thurs. Sept. 3, 2015
5-9 p.m.
Big Stone Gap, Va.
Tues. Sept. 15, 2015
5-9 p.m.
Charleston, W.Va.
Thurs. Sept. 17, 2015
5-9 p.m.
The coal industry has spent years trying to stall the rulemaking process and prevent science-based protections for Appalachian streams. If it succeeds in weakening the rule, hundreds of more miles of streams would be threatened by mountaintop removal.
Appalachia’s economic future depends on sustainable communities and a healthy environment. It’s crucial that we demonstrate to the agency that we’re united in support of a strong Stream Protection Rule.
Join us at a hearing near you to demand a rule that protects Appalachia’s land, streams and people.
