Urgent: Protect Local Control Over Water Pollution Permits

From Our Partners at WV Citizen Action Group

Local governments play a vital role in protecting their communities, including having a say in water pollution standards. But a bill originating in committee just this week, SB 940, threatens to take that power away.

This bill would prevent local governments from issuing water pollution permits that are more protective than state or federal standards—even if their communities need stronger safeguards. In many cases, local permitting processes are also more transparent and accessible than those at higher levels of government.

We believe communities should have the right to set higher standards when needed. Let the House of Delegates know you oppose SB 940.

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