Letters to the Editor February 16

Posted 2/15/17

An environmentalist. Not. Congressman John Faso of District 19 says that he is an environmentalist, but his legislative votes belie this claim. He voted to overturn the Stream Protection Act, which …

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Letters to the Editor February 16

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An environmentalist. Not.


Congressman John Faso of District 19 says that he is an environmentalist, but his legislative votes belie this claim. He voted to overturn the Stream Protection Act, which regulated dumping of mountaintop removal debris into rivers and streams. Likewise, he voted to nullify the Bureau of Land Management rule to reduce waste of natural gas during oil and gas production on tribal lands. He also voted to roll back the Bureau of LM planning process, which was opened up to more stakeholders: state and local governments, environmental groups, outdoor recreation groups, citizens and tribes, making the process more transparent.  


This doesn’t sound like an environmental supporter to me, and it makes me wonder where Faso stands on upcoming legislation: one bill that would  ensure the protection of federal lands, and another which seeks to terminate the Environmental Protection Agency. 


As a person who values our forests, rivers and lakes, and clean air, I am concerned. If you are too, give Mr. Faso a call at one of his offices and let him know:
Kinderhook: 518/610-8133
Kingston: 845/514-2322
Delhi: 607/746-9537

Kathie Aberman
Liberty, NY

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