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RICHMOND— Governor Timothy M. Kaine announced on December 13 that he will introduce legislation authorizing $250 million in bonds to upgrade sewage treatment plants throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The bonds, to be issued by the Virginia Public Building Authority, will provide critical funds to share the costs with localities for installing technologies that will slash nutrient pollution discharged into Virginia waters.
“I have always believed strongly that Virginia should take bold action to uphold its commitments under the Chesapeake Bay Agreement to clean our polluted waters. Today, I am announcing a plan to take significant steps toward making good on our promise,” said Governor Kaine. “By proposing the issuance of $250 million in bonds, combined with the funds currently available in the Water Quality Improvement Fund, we can take huge strides toward significantly upgrading 89 municipal sewage treatment plants that currently discharge nutrient pollution into our streams and rivers in the Bay watershed.”
Cleaning the Bay by improving sewage treatment plant technologies has long been a shared responsibility between the state and local governments. The state provides grants and low-interest loans to support local financial commitments.
“Saying you’re in favor of cleaning up the Bay arid actually doing something about it are two very different things. This kind of money makes a real difference,” said R. Michael Amyx, Executive Director of the Virginia Municipal League. “We thank
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