EPA Remains Top Target for Federal Budget Cuts & Layoffs

The White House’s latest proposal, released today, has confirmed the EPA is the top target for budget and workforce cuts, to the tune of $5.65 billion. The proposal gauges funds from critical places in the United States that need it the most, and debilitates our nation's efforts to combat environmental issues and enforce public health standards. Several major programs are completely eliminated, including water quality monitoring and the National Estuary Program, which protects and restores the water quality and surrounding watersheds for 28 estuaries of national significance located along the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts and in Puerto Rico. Explore the local estuary programs that will be eliminated here: https://www.epa.gov/nep/local-estuary-programs Please help us spread the word & take action against the proposed budget cuts to the EPA: 1. SHARE - Post this petition on Facebook and Twitter to help raise awareness about the proposed federal budget cuts to critical environmental and public health programs. https://www.change.org/p/tell-congress-to-maintain-funding-for-epa-noaa 2. TAKE ACTION - Call your congressional representatives today to make sure your voice is heard. Find the phone number for your representative here: https://www.callmycongress.com/ 3. #ProtectWhatYouLove - A picture is worth a thousand words. Use the hashtag #ProtectWhatYouLove and share a photo of your favorite nature area or body of water. Make sure you also tag @healthebay so we can keep an eye out for your pics and re-share! Keep makin' waves, Heal the Bay