Heart of the Rockies Radio columnists Joe Stone’s latest article on the Nestle Waters North America 1041 permit renewal process covers the opposition to the renewal and is now available.
A group of local residents recently launched a website and is seeking signatures for a petition opposing the extension of the 1041 permit that allows Nestle to pump groundwater in Chaffee County.
The group, organized as Unbottle and Protect Chaffee County Water LLC, was formed “to educate and communicate with Chaffee County residents who stand in opposition to the renewal of the Nestle permit” as stated on its website.
The petition, started by Nancy Bomer of Salida, has garnered more than 700 signatures and characterized Nestle as a “multinational company with an extensive record of environmental and humanitarian abuses.”
The permit extension hearing is currently scheduled for April 21st at the Buena Vista Community Center, but the county commissioners will consider postponing the hearing when they meet next Tuesday.
