The Obama Administration announced a framework to encourage clean water, healthy watersheds and public health, according to a press release.

The framework aspires to encourage partnerships while coordinating with states, communities, interested stakeholders and the general public as efforts to promote the security of U.S. energy and economic interests.

"Clean water and healthy waterways are vital to the health and vibrancy of our communities and the strength of our economy," according to Nancy Sutley, chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality. "Working with our partners across communities, governments and sectors, we are taking comprehensive action to ensure Americans have the clean and healthy waters they need and deserve."

The frameworks seeks to build on the accomplishments achieved by four decades worth of the Clean Water Act for purposes of drinking, swimming and fishing while also supporting farming and economic growth.

"Healthy rivers and clean waters are fundamental to our economy, our health, and our way of life," according to Ken Salazar, Interior Department secretary. "With growing pressures on our natural systems, we must work to secure cleaner, safer, and more reliable water supplies for our communities."

Posted on April 27th, 2011 under Drinking Water