Water issues to be focus of LWV

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Water issues to be focus of LWV

by League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County plans to host meetings this month focusing on water development.

On Jan. 5 and Jan. 12, the documentary movie "The Flow" will be screened. On Jan. 14 and Jan. 15, a representative of the Nestlé Corporation will discuss Nestlé's proposed water development in Chaffee County. These events will provide some perspectives on privatizing water resources not only in Chaffee County but worldwide.

"The Flow" is Irena Salina's award-winning documentary investigation into what experts label the most important political and environmental issue of the 21st century - the world water crisis. It will be shown on Jan. 5 at 10 a.m. at Sangre de Cristo Electric Association, 29780 Hwy. 24 N., in Buena Vista. On Jan. 9, the documentary can be seen at 6 p.m. downstairs at the Salida Regional Library, 405 E St., in Salida.

Bruce Lauerman, Natural Resource Manager, Western Division, Nestlé Waters, will speak about the proposed Nestlé development on Thursday, Jan. 15. This presentation will begin at noon at the First Methodist Church in Salida, at 4th and D Streets. Trout Unlimited is co-sponsoring the same presentation on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Buena Vista Community Center, 715 East Main St. The presentation will begin after a brief business meeting that begins at 7 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend all League of Women Voters meetings. Please refrain from wearing scents to the meeting in consideration of those who have allergies.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Visit the local LWV blog at www.lwvchaffeecounty.blogspot.com.

Call Marjie Gray at 395-8948 for more information about membership.

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