Nestlé Leaves Town
Six years after Nestlé initiated plans to extract and export McCloud's pristine spring water, the MWC is pleased to announce that the multi-national food and beverage giant has aborted its plans to build a water-bottling facility in our town.
Though Nestlé cites economic conditions and their planned bottling plant in Sacramento as reasons for the decision, we know that local opposition played a big role in changing their minds.
This has been a long and tiresome battle, but one we have always felt worth fighting. We'd like to thank everyone who has helped us through the years including California Trout, Trout Unlimited, Alliance for Democracy, Food & Water Watch, Corporate Accountability, the Sierra Club, Mount Shasta Bio-regional Ecology Center, Concerned McCloud Citizens, and all community members from McCloud and around the county and country that have supported our cause.
The Mill Property
Nestlé's has indicated its intent to appraise and find buyers for the old mill property on which they intended to build their plant. The MWC is monitoring this situation and hopes potential buyers are found with strong environmental values that can offer McCloud a better economic future.
If you have ideas on what to do with the mill property or know of potential buyers or investors, please call Debra Anderson at 530-964-2488.
Looking Forward
With the prospect of Nestlé leaving, the MWC plans to focus on developing its watershed programs, increasing its knowledge base on the the McCloud River Watershed, advocating for strong public water policy, and building a diverse local economy with strong environmental values.
On the economic front, the MWC has joined the Mount Shasta Chamber of Commerce, McCloud Chamber of Commerce, and the McCloud Local First Network. Through our membership, we hope to contribute more to the economic development of our town while ensuring our organization's values are part of the decision making process.
The MWC is currently working to develop a strategic plan and fundraising strategy for the coming year.
Let's Celebrate!
To show our appreciation to all of our supporters, we invite you all to join us on November 12th between 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. upstairs in the Mercantile building for food and beverages. We will be showing the movie Tapped from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. for those interested in learning more about the bottled water industry.
Take a break and enjoy what we all have accomplished!
Coliform and Low Levels in Squaw Valley Creek
In September, the McCloud water system tested positive for the presence of coliform bacteria. This was not considered an emergency by the McCloud Community Services District (MCSD), although people with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly were encouraged to seek advice from their health care providers.
The water system was flushed and the storage tanks disinfected. Recent tests have indicated the water is free from coliform bacteria. Cleaning the system stopped the overflow of one storage tank which caused a drop in water levels in Squaw Valley Creek. According to the MCSD, California Fish and Game confirmed that the drop in flow did not lead to any fish kills. The MCSD is looking into preventing this in the future.
If you want more information on this issue, you are encouraged to call the MCSD at 530-964-2017.
Tapped Movie Screening
Is access to clean drinking water a basic human right, or a commodity that should be bought and sold like any other article of commerce. Stephanie Soechtig's debut feature is an unflinching examination of the big business of bottled water.
Join us for a screening of Tapped, a new documentary from the producers of Who Killed the Electric Car and I.O.U.S.A. Time and place are indicated below. Donations of $5-$20 for each event will be appreciated.
Mount Shasta: Stage Door Cabaret & Coffee House, Thursday November 5th from 7-9 p.m. Come early and enjoy a spaghetti dinner ($8) and support the Stage Door who has graciously provided the event space. Donations to benefit the Mount Shasta Community Water Rights and Self-Government Ordinance.
McCloud: McCloud Mercantile, Thursday November 12th from 7-9 p.m. Donations to benefit the McCloud Watershed Council. Come early and celebrate Nestle's departure from McCloud with food and beverages from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Visit the movie website at www.tappedthemovie.com for more information.
Dog and Pony Show
Usher in the holiday season with McCloud's 3rd Annual Dog and Pony Show Parade, Saturday November 28th at Noon. Don't let the name fool you, all animals are welcome. Call the Brown Dog Gallery at 530-964-2662 for information and entry forms.
The parade will serve as a kickoff for the McCloud Local First Network's First Annual Shop McCloud First Marketing Campaign designed to get people to shop and stay in McCloud over the holidays. Prizes will be given away so come out and support your local businesses! For more information call the network office at 964-3423 or visit their website at www.mccloudlocalfirst.org.
McCloud Watershed Council's New Website
In the interest of keeping you better informed, the MWC has revamped its website. Use it to view all up to date water related news, conduct research, or share articles with email or your favorite social networking site.
Check it out at www.mccloudwatershedcouncil.org.
Farewell Robin
Robin Singler, our long time office administrator decided to move on to other endeavors. Her hard work and passion for our cause was a great asset to our organization. Though we will miss her, we are happy that Robin continues to contribute to our community through the McCloud Local First Network. Thank you Robin!
Office Hours and Contact Information
The MWC is currently not holding regular office hours. If you would like to meet with us or visit our office library, please give us a call at 530-964-2502.
Open board meetings are held from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. on the 4th Thursday of each month. Please stop by and join in the discussions.
McCloud Watershed Council
PO Box 449
424 Main St.
McCloud, CA 96057
530-964-2502
info@mccloudwatershedcouncil.org
www.mccloudwatershedcouncil.org
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