TAKE ACTION: Ask your coal questions to Georgia's Environmental Protection Division (EPD) on March 5th
You can take action on this alert by reading the information below and following the
directions at the bottom.
Georgia's EPD is considering permits to build a new coal plant. Plant Washington, a 850 megawatt coal-fired power plant proposed for middle Georgia, will send dirty power to Atlanta. Speak up before it is too late.
Can we afford to allow 6.2 million tons of carbon dioxide, 122 pounds of toxic mercury, and 1,896 tons of sulfur dioxide into our air and water? Will we be able to create and maintain a thriving economy while withdrawing 16 million gallons of water from the Oconee River each day? Do we know what this coal plant will do to our wetlands? Are we confident this is the best choice to meet our energy needs?
The answer to all these questions is no. What are your questions? Ask them at the upcoming EPD forum and help ensure a clean environment for now and for future generations.
The address for the forum is: Sandersville Technical College Auditorium 1189 Deepstep Road Sandersville, GA 31082 The forum will be on March 5th at 6 pm.
To let us know you will attend, submit the message below.
Or if you are not able to attend in person, include your question in the message below so that it can be presented by fellow members of the environmental community before the Environmental Protection Division. For more information, contact (404) 607-1262 x229.
Your message will be sent to each of the following targets:
Erin Glynn
A sample message appears below, which you may edit before sending.
NO COAL: Georgia needs a smart energy future!
Hello, As coal is a dirty, outdated and risky investment, I request that EPD deny the permit to build Plant Washington.
YES, I am able to attend the EPD HEARING on Thursday, March 5th at 6 pm. My Name: Address: Email Address: Phone Number:
If I am not able to attend in person, I have included my question here:
