I Just got this email from the Sierra Club and Thought I'd pass it Along ---


Dear Bluegrass Group Members:

Please send an Email to lauren.mcgrath@sierraclub.org if you plan to attend the August 24th Public Hearing in Henderson, KY (info below), and either can drive to the hearing or need a ride.

ISSUE SUMMARY:

Cash Creek (near Owensboro) is one of 3 proposed huge coal gasification projects, which would process coal into expensive 'synthetic gas' that would surround Owensboro.

These plants threaten our rivers and drinking water, would pollute our air, hamper economic growth, and produce toxic waste - elevating health risks, including the risk of cancer.

Every single day the proposed plant would pump more then 14 MILLION gallons of water from the Green River.

Today, we have better choices. Kentucky has an opportunity to start investing in a clean energy economy that would create jobs and protect Kentucky's environment and resources so we and our children have a safe, healthy, and secure place to live and prosper.

TAKE ACTION:

1. Attend the Public Hearing on August 24th

WHAT:
Public Hearing - Open to any concerned citizen.
The public hearing is on the proposed "Cash Creek" Coal Gasification Plant's water quality permit.
More information, including background, contact, and public hearing details and directions are available on our chapter website: www.kentucky.sierraclub.org.

WHERE:
The Henderson County Courthouse
20 North Main Street, 3rd Floor
Henderson, KY 42420-3199
Parking is behind the building

WHEN:
Monday, August 24th at 6:00 PM Central Time

2. Submit Written Comments by August 24th

Write to the Division of Water and tell them why you oppose this draft permit for the proposed Cash Creek power plant.

Talking points that you can use in drafting your letter are available on our Chapter website: www.kentucky.sierraclub.org.

Send your comment letter to:

Division of Water
Surface Water Permits Branch
200 Fair Oaks Lane
Frankfort, KY 40601

Thank you for all you do,
Sherry
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Sherry Otto,
Coordinator & Conservation Mgr.
Kentucky Sierra Club