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Issue Position: More Environmental Protection for the District

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2012
Issues: Environment

Norton's environmental priorities bore fruit on land and in water this year. She got federal funds to protect homes in Southwest homes and businesses downtown from flooding. The regional congressional delegation led a celebration of the rollout of the 10-year plan to restore the Anacostia River, required by Norton's legislation, the Anacostia Watershed Initiative Act. Kingman and Heritage Islands, which Norton got transferred to the city for recreation and environmental education, will also help protect the River.


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