Washington, DC – The DC Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) joins a coalition of municipal water and wastewater agencies, and conservation, agricultural and environmental organizations in signing a letter urging Members of Congress to include water quality concerns in the 2012 Farm Bill. The joint letter was distributed to all Members of Congress involved with the upcoming Farm Bill.

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), DC Water and more than 140 organizations are leading the charge by garnering support and crafting a bill that will ultimately be introduced in the 112th Congress that supports the practices and policies that strengthens the interconnection between water quality and agriculture. The goal is to ultimately reduce the nutrient run-off from farmlands

“This is a great opportunity for us to work with Congress to ensure that the upcoming Farm Bill incorporates significant water quality initiatives and promotes substantial improvements of our nation’s water resources,” says General Manager George S. Hawkins. “By reducing nutrient run-off from our farmlands, we can help protect and preserve the health of our lakes, rivers and estuaries together.”

The Farm Bill is in the process of being written.