Commissioner Fritz Speaks Out

Listen to today's story by KBOO's Joe Meyer about the proposed increase in Portland water rates here.

Portland City Council Elections May 2012

Today the Portland Water Users Coalition and Friends of the Reservoirs released responses to Water Issues Questionnaire sent to some key candidates for Portland City Council.

This is an important reading assignment for you!

Because of my desire to protect clean, affordable water and the amazing Bull Run watershed, I support (as an individual and not on behalf of any organization):

Eileen Brady for Mayor

Amanda Fritz for Commissioner Position 1

Steve Novick for Commissioner Position 4

Ballots will arrive soon. Please return them by May 15 (Election Day and my Earth Day). 

Why Our Work Is Not Done

Listen to this OPB interview with Portland Water Bureau administrator David Shaff  this morning.  He confirms that the variance announced yesterday can be easily revoked because the state will not attempt to distinguish between types of cryptosporidium.  MOST are not infectious to humans yet any detection of any type will count against us. He characterizes the conditions set by the state as "3 strikes and you're out."   Yet another reason why we must act quickly to change the LT2 rule now under review by the EPA.

http://stream2.opb.org:9000/tol/episodes/2012/0315.mp3

Relevant discussion starts at minute 35:19 

Please take a moment today to thank Senator Jeff Merkley for helping us get this far in our efforts to protect the Bull Run and affordable, pure water.  His dedication and hard work has made a world of difference and will continue to be critical. Call his office and leave a message for him with his great staff.  


Portland office:  503.326.3386
DC office:         202.224.3753
or email by visiting http://www.merkley.senate.gov/contact/