Come Lobby With the Sludge Safety Project

This legislative session, join Sludge Safety Project (SSP) volunteers as we walk the halls of the State Capitol to speak with our representatives.

Were meeting on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Please check the "Legislative Update" link at www.sludgesafety.org for specifics on where to meet.

We will have a brief training the morning of every lobby day to update everyone on the progress of any legislation and to discuss tips on how to lobby.

We also have information on upcoming hearings and the progress of our legislation at the "Legislative Update" link online.

As this newsletter goes to print, we are still working on drafting a specific bill that will increase funding for water projects in coal mining counties.

What should I do if I my water is bad? How do I get involved with the Sludge Safety Project? Or with lobbying in Washington, DC? How can I start organizing right here in my community?

These questions and more are answered in our new Community Toolkit.

Check it out and print it for free online at www.sludgesafety.org or contact Patricia at (304) 522-0246 or patricia@sludgesafety.org for a hard copy.

We encourage feedback and suggestions for improvements to the toolkit. Thank you to all the SSP volunteers who have contributed so far.

A special thanks goes to the U.S. EPAs Community Action for a Renewed Environment project, which is funding this effort.