2 in 6 Maine Residents

Stop the attack on
MAINE’S
DRINKING WATER!
SUPPORT EPA’s Clean Water Rule
to protect your drinking water sources
2 in 6
Maine Residents
Drinking water is at
risk for more than
55%
& thousands
of Maine’s
streams
of acres of Maine’s wetlands
continue to be at risk from pollution
and destruction from development, oil and
gas production, and other industrial activities.
Clean Water Rule
BENEFITS:
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Reducing flooding
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Filtering pollution
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Supporting hunting & fishing
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Replenishing water supplies
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Providing wildlife habitat
In 2011, $1.4 billion was
spent on wildlife recreation in Maine
including $372 million on fishing,
and more than 1.1 million people
participated in these recreational
activities.
Clean water is essential for
Maine’s brewing industry. Small
breweries contribute nearly
$327 million to our economy every
year and support more than 3,400 jobs.
MAINE
SUPPORTS
the Clean
Water
Rule.
More than 5,000 Mainers
called for a strong Clean
Water Rule in 2014. The
Clean Water Rule is actively
supported by environmental
groups including Natural
Resources Council of
Maine and Environment
Maine Watershed
Foundation, as well as
by the City of Portland.
For more information visit www.protectcleanwater.org
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