"Efforts to fix chronic problems associated with the Clean Watershed Needs Survey must also be accompanied by the modernization of the CWSRF allotment."
"I urge you to extend your attention to important reforms that can increase the reach, efficacy, and impact of much-needed federal investments in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program."
"I have a bill that I worked to get in the recent Water Resources Development Act that asked not that the Corps end all discharges into my community, but said when it reaches the level of toxic."
"It is my hope we finalize this bill and send it to the President's desk this year."
"This is our chance to reverse much of the damage and unintended consequences caused by decisions we made in the past."
"I also want to acknowledge Representatives Webster and Spano for their work on behalf of their constituents in addressing water management issues in Florida."
"Together, we can reduce Harmful Algal Blooms, ensure we have enough reliable safe drinking water for Floridians and visitors, and continue to protect South Florida from dangerous floods."
"I'm pleased to report that the Congressionally authorized Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, or CERP as its known here in South Florida, is making significant progress thanks to the support fr..."
"Funding and completing the projects of CERP is how we do that and how we prove that the United States can do what no one once thought possible."
"I like to think that this is the Erin Brockovich story of my community, because this is how we are poisoned year after year."
"We are poisoned. The Corps and the EPA have both stated the water that we are discussing right now is 'toxic,' to use their words."