State Rep. Cook, Bud | Pennsylvania 50th Legislative District
State Rep. Cook, Bud | Pennsylvania 50th Legislative District
Rep. Bud Cook of Pennsylvania expressed optimism following a recent meeting involving officials from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland. The focus was on the health of the Monongahela River and other regional waterways.
"We all tend to take easy access to clean water for granted, but the truth is we all have a role to play in protecting our water supply," Cook stated. "We can make all the regulations to protect our water in PA, but state borders mean nothing to the water flowing between them. That’s why this tri-state effort is so important."
Earlier this year, Cook initiated efforts by hosting a meeting in Waynesburg with stakeholders to discuss restoration plans for the Ohio River Basin, including the Monongahela River.
The session held on Friday included elected officials from three states along with leaders from organizations such as West Virginia Rivers and H2O Headwaters to Ohio Water Network. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers presented information about flooding and discussed potential assistance measures.
Cook emphasized the importance of collaboration: "For our region to thrive from both an economic and quality of life perspective, protecting our waterways is absolutely vital," he said. "I look forward to continuing to work together toward that goal."
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