Statement from EDF President Fred Krupp on Inclusion of Gulf Restoration Funds in Federal Transportation Package
June 27, 2012
Fred Krupp, President of Environmental Defense Fund,
released the following statement today in response to news that the RESTORE Act
would be included in the final conference report of the Transportation Bill.
The measure would dedicate $5 - $21 billion from fines paid by those
responsible for the Gulf oil spill to the restoration of communities and
natural ecosystems in the region.
“The RESTORE Act is a remarkable bipartisan accomplishment
that will deliver lasting environmental and economic results for our fragile
but resilient Gulf communities. It will spark one of the most ambitious
environmental restoration projects in our country and improve the lives of
everyone along the Gulf Coast. This is a big win for every American who
values precious coastal wetlands, for our Gulf fishermen, and for the cultural
fabric of communities that were devastated by this disaster.”
With more than 3 million members, Environmental Defense Fund creates transformational solutions to the most serious environmental problems. To do so, EDF links science, economics, law, and innovative private-sector partnerships to turn solutions into action. edf.org
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