Thomas Young, thomas.young@sierraclub.org, (719) 393-2354
DENVER, CO -- Next Tuesday, September 19th, former regional EPA administrators, environmental advocates, and an active EPA grant recipient will detail how Colorado currently uses EPA funding and what the Trump Administration's proposed 31 percent cuts will mean for the environment and public health in Colorado. Slashing funding to federal and state programs, cutting staff, and weakening legal standards puts Colorado families’ health and quality of life at serious risk.
From climate pollution on the Front Range to illegal dumping in the San Luis Valley, Colorado’s air, water, and mountain communities have a lot at stake this fall.
What: Telepresser to detail the impacts EPA budget cuts will have on Colorado’s air, water, and wilderness areas. Following the call, a summary fact sheet of proposed EPA cuts by major program in Colorado will be made available courtesy of Save EPA.
When: Tuesday, September 19th, 9:00 AM MT
Where: 1-866-740-1260, Access Code: 2940698
- RSVP to thomas.young@sierraclub.org
Who:
Kerrigan Clough, Former EPA Deputy Regional Administrator
- Focus: How EPA's staff capacity will be stretched to maintain comprehensive environmental protection on issues including Denver air pollution, safe drinking water in rural areas, and cleanup of toxic sites.
Carol Campbell, Former EPA Regional Executive, Ecosystem Protection and Remediation
- Focus: What budget cuts to NEPA will mean for Colorado, as well as briefly touching on the impact of cuts to water quality and superfund programs.
Anna Lee Vargas, Conejos Clean Water, Director
- Focus: How EPA budget cuts may impact Conejos Clean Water and the San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council’s efforts to implement air quality, water quality, and solid waste management programs.
Pete Kolbenschlag, National Wildlife Federation, Outreach Organizer
- Focus: How mountain communities will be impacted by cuts to climate programs and superfund sites, like the mining sites near Silverton.
Anna McDevitt, Sierra Club, Organizing Representative
About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than 3 million members and supporters. In addition to helping people from all backgrounds explore nature and our outdoor heritage, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.