McMorris Responds to EPA Agreement Regarding Lake Roosevelt

(Washington, D.C.)  Congresswoman Cathy McMorris (WA-05) released the following statement today in regards to the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of the agreement reached with Teck Cominco to fund a thee-year study of Lake Roosevelt:

“I commend both the EPA and Teck Cominco for working together towards a solution to ensure the health of our river systems. This study is the first step towards the ultimate goal of ensuring Lake Roosevelt is clean and protecting Eastern Washington’s resources and recreation lifestyle.