Office of Governor Gary Locke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 20, 2000
Contact:  Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4136

Statement by Gov. Gary Locke on Spokane River basin cleanup

OLYMPIA - "The evidence continues to mount that the long-time mining practices in Idaho are creating health and environmental threats downstream in our state. And it further illustrates the need for a full and thorough Superfund cleanup in the Spokane River basin.

"Our citizens should be able to fish and swim in the Spokane River without worrying about contaminated sediments and fish.

"I am more convinced than ever that Washington needs to remain closely involved in decisions made about the cleanup in Idaho and Washington."

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