Unfortunately, just as people are volunteering their own time to clean up these bays, members of Congress from their region are voting to effectively repeal the laws which have helped rejuvenate these waters. There seems to be a fundamental disconnect between what the people clearly want and the way they are being represented by their members of Congress. Babbitt will visit the Corpus Christi area Wednesday morning, to talk about water quality and go fishing. Babbitt will also discuss nearby Padre Island National Seashore, and Congressional attempts to set up a commission to close national parks. Babbitt will also lead a group of school students in water quality testing of the Bay.
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