Dear Mr. Kimberlin:

Thank you for contacting me to share your support for the
AClean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2005″ (S.912).  I
always appreciate hearing from constituents on issues pertaining to
California’s water supply.

As a strong supporter of the Clean Water Act, I share your
concerns that the Bush Administration is seeking to weaken
wetlands protections based on a Supreme Court ruling (Solid
Waste Agencies of Northern Cook County v. Army Corps of
Engineers).  The Supreme Court determined that wetlands are not
subject to federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act based
solely on the habitat they provide for migratory birds. 

At this time, S. 912 has been referred to the Senate
Committee on Environment and Public Works.  Please know that
although I am not a member of this committee, I will keep your
comments in mind should this bill come before the full Senate.  

Again, thank you for writing to me about the Clean Water
Act.  I hope you will continue to write me about issues that are
important to you.  If you have any additional comments or
questions, please feel free to contact my Washington, D.C. staff at
(202) 224-3841.

Sincerely yours,

Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator

http://feinstein.senate.gov