Media Call Advisory: E.P.A. Administrator to Preview Missouri Visit with Farmers and Discussion of Efforts to Protect U.S. Waterways
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Category: AgricultureType: News
Source: EPA
Date: Monday, July 7th, 2014
WASHINGTON - E.P.A. (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy will hold a press call tomorrow, Tuesday, July eight at 9:00 a.m. EDT to preview her trip to Missouri on Wednesday and Thursday. While in Missouri, McCarthy will meet with farmers, stakeholders and agribusiness leaders to discuss Waters of the US, a suggested rule that clarifies and protects our nations' waters under the Clean Water Act.
McCarthy will be joined on the call by Missouri corn and soybean farmer Bill Heffernan whose farm she will visit in Rocheport, Missouri on Wednesday to view soil conservation practices used to protect local waterways. On Thursday, she will deliver a speech on Waters of the US at the Kansas City Agribusiness Council Luncheon.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 8; 9:00 a.m. EDT
WHO: E.P.A. Administrator Gina McCarthy
Bill Heffernan, Missouri corn and soybean farmer
WHAT: Press call previewing Administrator McCarthy's trip to Missouri
WHERE: Members of the media interested in participating in the call should dial 877-887-8949 and ask for the "Clean Water Act Suggested Rule" call. The conference Idaho is 71510441.
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