The Clean Water Protection Act (HR 2169) [1] would reverse the Bush Administration’s 2002 decision that the toxic “waste” created by mountaintop removal could be defined as “fill material,” and recklessly dumped into our water ways. This practice has already destroyed over 1200 miles of American headwater streams, and eliminated access to safe, clean potable water for many communities. The CWPA (HR 2169) currently has 107 co-sponsors [2], and a lot of momentum. But we need more to get out of committee and onto the floor. We have 3 of 5 Democrats from TN onboard, and we need to know if Lincoln Davis, Bart Gordon, and John Tanner are “wit’ us” or “ginst us” on stopping mountaintop removal. If you have a moment, please take a moment to call Davis (202-225-6831), Gordon (202-225-4231), and Tanner (202-225-4714), politely but forcefully asking that they co-sponsor the Clean Water Protection Act (HR 2169), and take a stand against mountaintop removal. A quick report on our TN Dems and mountaintop removal below… Lincoln Davis (TN-04) [3] “Please co-sponsor the Clean Water Protection Act (HR 2169)” [4] Or via phone: 202-225-6831 931-879-2361 Jim Cooper (TN-05) [5] “Thanks for co-sponsoring HR 2169 and opposing mountaintop removal coal-mining in Tennessee” [6] Or via phone: 202-225-4311 615-736-5295 Bart Gordon (TN-06) [7] “Please co-sponsor the Clean Water Protection Act (HR 2169)” [8] Or via phone: 202-225-4231 615-896-1986 John Tanner (TN-08) [9] “Please co-sponsor the Clean Water Protection Act (HR 2169)” [10] Or via phone: 202-225-4714 731-885-7070 Stephen I. Cohen (TN-09) [11] “Thanks for co-sponsoring HR 2169 and opposing mountaintop removal coal-mining in Tennessee” [12] Or via phone: 202-225-3265 901-544-4131