Tell the Senate: Pass the RECLAIM Act

Together, we have done the research. We have laid the groundwork. We have engaged our communities and built support. Together, we have affirmed that the RECLAIM Act is a good opportunity for our communities!

The RECLAIM Act would bring $1 billion �” money that has already been collected from coal companies �” back to these communities to repurpose abandoned mines while immediately creating jobs and supporting long-term economic development.

We need Congress to pass RECLAIM as part of the federal funding bill, and the deadline is this month. That’s why this week is extra critical! It’s an easy lift for the lawmakers, they just need to feel lots of public pressure to prioritize doing right by communities impacted by the coal industry. Your call will help make that happen.

It’s easy to make the call. 
Just dial 202-816-6137.

When you call this number, you will hear a recorded message that will give you instructions for what to say to your U.S. Senator and then you will be patched through to your Senator’s D.C. office. The message to leave with them is simple:

“Pass the House version of the RECLAIM Act now.”

IF YOU ARE IN KENTUCKY:

Call Mitch McConnell. Senator McConnell needs to feel lots of pressure from Kentuckians. He needs calls from grassroots folks �” lots of them �” and to feel public pressure in the media. In addition, we are calling him out in Lexington! Join us tomorrow outside the Senator’s office:

Wednesday, March 14 @ 1:00
771 Corporate Dr #108
Lexington, KY 40503

Please share this post to help us get the word out, especially about grassroots call-in days happening March 13-15.  Hashtag: #RECLAIMAct 

Learn more and share this link on Facebook with your friends: powerplusplan.org/senate-pass-reclaim-act

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Oppose a new mountaintop removal mine in Daniel Boone National Forest

The Neely’s Creek Mine (permit 900-0047) in Pulaski County was issued in 2013, but mining still has not started. Now local citizens opposed to the mine have requested a hearing to stop the mine permit from being renewed.

Please attend the hearing to support community opposition to this mine.

The Neely’s Creek Mine threatens public land and water, as well as endangered wildlife. The mine is near the Sloans Valley and Neely’s Creek cave systems, which are home to the endangered Indiana grey bat. Blasting at the mine would endanger the structural integrity of the caves and threaten the bats that use the caves as their home.

This mine is also located in the Daniel Boone National Forest, less than 1 mile from the Cumberland River. Water pollution from the mine could easily enter the Cumberland River. Because of the mine’s location in the national forest and its proximity to recreational attractions, it also stands to adversely impact the area’s tourism economy.

Attend the public hearing on Wednesday, March 7 at 6 p.m. at Pulaski County High School. Tell the Kentucky Division of Mine Permits to deny this permit renewal.

You will be given a chance to speak if you choose, but you will not be required to speak. Members of The Alliance for Appalachia will be present at the hearing and can answer questions or concerns.

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