To: Sen. Tammy Duckworth (IL-2)
Senator Mark Kirk: Stand by Lake Michigan!
Senator Kirk, in the past you've been a champion of Lake Michigan, standing alongside Senator Durbin on issues to protect clean water, public health, and recreation for all of Illinois. Now more than ever you need to stand up and publicly state your support for the EPA's proposed rule to restore Clean Water Act protections.
Why is this important?
In the past decade, protections for waters of the United States have been stripped away by the Supreme Court. Their EPA's rule, now under public comment, will restore Clean Water Act protections that have been lost for 55% of Illinois waterways. Clean water is necessary for public health, recreation, business, and for our children's futures.