Letter to Administrator Lisa Jackson

Letter

Dear Administrator Jackson,

I write in support of the Clean Air Coalition of Western New York's (CACWNY) application for funding from the Community Action of Renewed Environment (CARE) program through the Environmental Protection Agency. This funding will be used to provide environmental planning that will benefit the Tonawanda region.

The CACWNY serves to protect Western New York's environment, helping to ensure communities have a clean environment. In this effort, the Coalition organizes community members and builds diverse coalitions to implement initiatives to reduce environmental hazards. The Coalition has a track record of successfully empowering low-income residents to make environmental change that has a positive impact on community health.

This funding will allow CACWNY to create a greater partnership with the Tonawanda community and engage its members to gather information about environmental exposures and develop a collaborative action plan to address them. Through interviews, air testing and other data collection methods, the Coalition will educate and build capacity among Tonawanda stakeholders. The project will conclude with the development of an action plan that will serve as an invaluable asset to the health and quality of life in this community.

I ask that you please give this application your full consideration. If you have any questions, or desire further information, please do not hesitate to contact my staff member Abraham Hiatt at (202) 224-4451.

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