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Environmental Action Alert: A federally designated Wild and Scenic River threatened [Updated: 5/14/07]

Protect the Tuolumne River!

With its headwaters in Yosemite National Park, the Tuolumne River is a national jewel that is home to an outstanding native trout fishery, bald eagles, black bears, and thrilling whitewater. The Tuolumne River also provides water to San Francisco and large parts of the East Bay.

Unfortunately, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, the agency responsible for delivering this water, estimates that demand for Tuolumne River water will increase 19% by 2030. Despite the fact that other major metropolitan areas such as Seattle and Los Angeles have managed to keep water demand flat in the face of increasing growth, the SF PUC plans on meeting future water demand by taking more water out of the Tuolumne River, a federally designated Wild and Scenic River.

Here in the Bay Area, we should be focused on conserving water and protecting our precious natural resources and beauty. Please take a moment and write a letter to SF PUC Commissioner Ryan Brooks and urge him to protect the Tuolumne River.

Write Your Letter Today! Each letter represents the concerns of hundreds of voters. Send your letter today! Please follow these guidelines: Hand written letters are best. State clearly what action you want. Share a personal reason or experience. Include your address on the letter and envelope Write directly to: Commissioner Ryan L. Brooks c/o Bay Chapter Sierra Club 2530 San Pablo Ave. Ste. I Berkeley, CA 94702

Dear Commissioner Brooks, I urge you to meet our water needs and protect the Tuolumne River for future generations through conservation and recycling rather than withdrawing more water and depleting the Tuolumne River. Thank You, [Sign with your Printed Name and Return Address]