With these investment we hope to speed up the project. Governor Gilmore has made water quality improvement the number one environmental goal of his Administration. Over the past year and with his budget proposals for next year, the Governor continues to deliver on that commitment. But the state can't accomplish it all. If we are truly going to improve and protect water quality, in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and throughout Virginia, we need to work together.
Today is much more than a check presentation.
It is an example of federal, state and local cooperation in an attempt to preserve our natural resource. It is an example of what we must rely on to accomplish our ambitious goals. As we move into the 21 st century, we must continue and expand this cooperation. Mr. Mayor, if you would join me. The whole Commonwealth thanks you for your commitment to protect the historic James River and the Chesapeake Bay.