Conservation Highlights
The Sustainable Conservation Difference
Influenced by Sustainable Conservation's bill, Washington State also passed legislation requiring copper reductions in brakes - with similar bills introduced in New York, Rhode Island, Oregon and Maryland.
Passing Senate Bill 346 into law underscores the power of Sustainable Conservation's approach to solving California's most pressing environmental problems: collaboration over confrontation, tangible results over politics.
Under our leadership during the last 14 years, a first-of-its-kind alliance of brake manufacturers, storm water agencies and environmental advocates came together to address the impacts of copper on water quality and wildlife.
Sustainable Conservation led the partners in completing rigorous studies to understand the copper problem fully and ensure the solution was based on sound science. With active involvement from all parties, the group developed award-winning legislation that promotes clean water and healthy wildlife, and gives the brake industry the time and flexibility to develop brakes that are safe both for the environment and drivers. The new law also helps cities and government agencies meet crucial clean-water standards more quickly and cost-effectively.
Legislation Everyone Can Support
The Sustainable Conservation-led alliance to pass SB 346 proves that when environmental, business and government leaders focus on common goals, California can enact effective policy that works for all. That's why our bill received rare bipartisan support - passing the State Assembly 70-3 and Senate 31-6 - and is regarded by many to be one of the most important environmental bills of 2010.