The report clearly indicates that a trust fund is needed, with most questionnaire respondents of the opinion that it should be administered through an EPA partnership with the states. However, opinions about how a water trust fund should be paid for differ greatly. The GAO report evaluates the following potential funding sources: a variety of excise taxes on several products (certain beverages, fertilizers and pesticides, flushable products, pharmaceuticals, water appliances and plumbing fixtures); a corporate income tax; and a water use tax. NUCA will continue to work with other interested stakeholders and key lawmakers as we begin what will no doubt be a long road to establishing an effective and viable clean water trust fund. 

JOIN US IN VANCOUVER BC THIS SEPTEMBER!

NUCA's Fall Board Meeting is always an opportunity to combine important association business with pleasure. That is especially true this year as we cross the border into Canada. Vancouver, British Columbia offers a wealth of local attractions to explore once the day's meetings have adjourned. If sightseeing isn't your thing, you can always hit the golf course, slopes or casino. And then there's the host hotel. Located downtown on the shores of Burrard Inlet, the Fairmont Waterfront is surrounded by coastal mountains and lush city parks. State-of-the-art conference facilities, health club, outdoor heated pool, herb garden, complimentary bikes and fine cuisine are only a few of the amenities.  

Click here NOW to register for NUCA's 2009 Fall Board & Committee Meetings in Vancouver, British Columbia, this September 23-25. (No registration fee will be charged for this event.) And, don't forget to secure a passport if you don't already have one! Travelers to and from Canada are required to have a passport or other accepted document to enter/re-enter the United States. Photo courtesy of whatahotel.com.