Regula Inserts Language into House Bill to Protect Muskingum Watershed
For Immediate Release:
Thursday, November 10, 2005
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Ralph Regula (R-Navarre) announced today House approval of a bill that would establish criteria for new landfills in the Muskingum Watershed. Regula, Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee had the provision inserted into a bill funding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for fiscal year 2006.
Specifically, the provision would permanently prohibit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from using its funds for the evaluation of any new landfill in the Muskingum Watershed. Regula inserted the provision into the bill after hearing concerns from constituents and local officials that the aquifer within the Muskingham Watershed has been threatened by preexisting landfills and that any new landfills could further endanger the aquifer and quality of drinking water for residents.
"Potable water is an extremely precious resource. I believe it is my responsibility as a Representative to respond to the concerns of my constituents to protect and preserve the integrity of their water supply. The risks that these landfills pose to water quality of the local community are too great to ignore," said Regula.
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