1. United States
2. N.Y.
3. Letter

New Yorkers have spoken loud and clear: We don’t want radioactive wastewater dumped into the Hudson River. Thousands upon thousands of us supported the passage of the Save the Hudson Act, which put a halt to Holtec dumping over a million gallons of radioactive wastewater from Indian Point into the Hudson River. I am deeply disappointed that a federal court has struck down the Save the Hudson Act. This ruling finds — even following intense public outcry against the discharges — that federal regulations preclude the rights of New Yorkers.​​​​‌‍​‍​‍‌‍‌​‍‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‌ As the health of the Hudson River improves, we New Yorkers are increasingly experiencing the incredible recreational opportunities that the river provides. Holtec’s plan to release vast amounts of tritiated wastewater into the Hudson will depress interest in tourism and recreation in the region. After how far we have come in remediating both the Hudson and people’s relationship with it, this is the last thing our communities need. Please use your authority to represent the will of your constituents by appealing this ruling. I urge you to save the Hudson, not Holtec.