BANGOR DAILY NEWS • November 15, 2022
We are not only spiritually tied to water, but we need water to survive. In fact, water is a fundamental component of all life. Maine is blessed with an abundance of water. But we are facing numerous threats to our clean water — from court decisions to PFAS contamination and pollution. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments that could limit which waters are protected under the Clean Water Act, leaving many of Maine waters vulnerable to pollution. The Supreme Court must uphold the Clean Water Act’s longstanding safeguards for the health of families, communities and our natural environment. ~ Andy Burt is a Quaker Environmental Justice Advocate, creator of Down to Earth Storytelling, and a member of the Maine Council of Churches