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A Resolution to Reduce Water Pollution

WHEREAS, the creation of dams and water-diversion systems blocks migration routes for fish and disrupts habitats; and

WHEREAS, water withdrawal for human use shrinks and degrades habitats; and

WHEREAS, runoff from agricultural and urban areas hurts water quality; and

WHEREAS, overexploitation and pollution threaten groundwater supplies; and

WHEREAS, global warming may lead to devastating floods and droughts; and

WHEREAS, draining of wetlands for development depletes habitats; and

WHEREAS, invasion of exotic species can harm native animals and plants; and

RESOLVED, by the Congress here assembled that we Restrict the construction of dams and Regulate water withdrawal for human use

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that first time violators will receive a warning. However, the following consequences shall be passed and will be held accountable to all companies that violate them:
*2-3 violations shall have to pay a fine of $100,000
*4-5 violations shall have to be under probation for 1 month and pay $100,000 for each of violation
*6-8 violations shall have to pay half of all profits made and be on probation for 1 year and shall be supervised
*9+ violations shall be shut down and be fined for all profits made