Beyer Introduces Legislation to Protect Streams and Lands Impacted by Mining
April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Rep. Don Beyer today introduced the Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act to strengthen key environmental protections for streams and lands impacted by mining. The bill is inspired by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Stream Protection Rule issued under the Obama administration.
"Reducing the detrimental effects of toxic mining disposal into vital water sources, in . . .
Rep. Don Beyer today introduced the Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act to strengthen key environmental protections for streams and lands impacted by mining. The bill is inspired by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Stream Protection Rule issued under the Obama administration.
"Reducing the detrimental effects of toxic mining disposal into vital water sources, in . . .