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Breaking news, Water Warriors! The Clean Water for Delaware Act, known as HB200, is going to be up for vote on the House floor this Thursday, April 1, 2021!

HB 200 will establish a Clean Water Trust Fund, provide financial resources to improve Delaware’s water quality and flood control, and prioritize investments in low-income and underserved communities. With 90% of Delaware’s waterways considered impaired or polluted, over 100 miles of fish consumption advisories, and consistent flooding statewide, there is no better time to act than the present.

In order for HB200 to pass, House legislators need to hear from you, their constituents! Will you help us ask the House to pass the Clean Water for Delaware Act (HB200)?

Below we’ve included the target legislators for you to contact as well as an email template for reaching out. If you’d like to like reach out to your specific House legislator and they aren’t one of our targets, we’ve provided resources for that as well.

Target House Legislators – To send an email directly, simply click on the link associated with each Representative on the right hand side.

Rep. Stephanie Bolden, StephanieT.Bolden@delaware.gov
Rep. Sherry Dorsey-Walker, Sherry.DorseyWalker@delaware.gov
Rep. Kevin Hensley, Kevin.Hensley@delaware.gov
Rep. Jeff Spiegelman, Jeff.Spiegelman@delaware.gov
Rep. Peter Schwartzkopf, Peter.Schwartzkopf@delaware.gov
Rep. Franklin Cooke, FranklinD.Cooke@delaware.gov
Rep. Kim Williams, Kimberly.Williams@delaware.gov
Rep. Steven Smyk, Steve.Smyk@delaware.gov
Rep. Mike Ramone, Michael.Ramone@delaware.gov
Rep. Mike Smith, Michael.F.Smith@delaware.gov
Rep. Tim Dukes, Timothy.Dukes@delaware.gov
Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton, Madinah.Wilson-Anton@delaware.gov
Rep. Eric Morrison, Eric.Morrison@delaware.gov
Rep. William Bush, William.Bush@delaware.gov
Rep. Shannon Morris, Shannon.Morris@delaware.gov
Rep. Sean Lynn, Sean.Lynn@delaware.gov
Rep. Andria Bennett, Andria.Bennett@delaware.gov
Rep. Charles Postles, Charles.Postles@delaware.gov
Rep. Lyndon Yearick, Lyndon.Yearick@delaware.gov
Rep. Jess Vanderwende, Jesse.Vanderwende@delaware.gov
Rep. Ruth Briggs-King, Ruth.BriggsKing@delaware.gov
Rep. Rich Collins, Rich.Collins@delaware.gov

Sample Email for House Representative 

Dear [Representative their last name],
I am writing to ask that you support the Clean Water for Delaware Act, HB200, to establish a Clean Water Trust Fund, provide financial resources to improve Delaware’s water quality and flood control, and prioritize investments in low-income and underserved communities. With 90% of Delaware’s waterways considered impaired, over 100 miles of fish consumption advisories, and consistent flooding statewide, there is no better time to act than the present.
Earlier this year, Governor Carney and legislative leaders proposed a $50 million investment in clean water. HB200 will support this investment by creating a Clean Water Trust Fund, a cabinet-level committee to oversee the Trust, and guidelines to developing an Annual Report and Strategic Plan for Clean Water.
Funds from the Trust will go towards numerous priorities, including but not limited to:
  • Municipal wastewater treatment projects
  • Watershed restoration projects, including natural solutions
  • Flood reduction
  • Public sewer and septic upgrades
Clean water is especially important to me because [insert why you care about clean water here. Adding your personal experiences will make your email to your Representative stand out and have a greater impact!]
We need clean water to protect our health, economy, and environment while improving water quality and reducing flooding.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
[Insert your name here]