From: Utah Rivers Council <info=utahrivers.org@mail69.atl11.rsgsv.net> on behalf of Utah Rivers Council <info@utahrivers.org>
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2016 10:51 AM
To: Janet Robins
Subject: Lobbyist's Secret Plan Exposed

 

Lobbyist's Secret Plan for Bear River Water Grab and Lake Powell Pipeline Exposed! Thanks to everyone who attended Tuesday’s Water Strategy Advisory Committee in which lobbyists unveiled their secret lobbying plan to fund Lake Powell Pipeline and the Bear River Water Grab. Although the public was not allowed to comment or see the secret plan, much of it was paid for with public tax dollars. The Utah Rivers Council stepped up and demanded the public be allowed to speak. Instead, the lobbyists turned off the lights and played a video while the public shouted their concerns about this shady process run by special interests. The charade was captured in this video by our friends at HEAL Utah.   Council staff stood up and demanded the public be allowed to speak   For two years lobbyists have stifled public input and withheld the truth that inexpensive alternative water sources are being ignored by these special interests in favor of pushing massive, destructive water projects. Now is the time to make sure our voices are heard! The Salt Lake Tribune published an excellent article of the meeting and an editorial opinion, which is worth a read. Come Stand With Us Next Week as We Keep Their Feet in the Fire! Many of the same lobbyists will meet for Water Development Commission this Tuesday, September 20th at 3:00 PM. The lobbyists on this legislative committee are the very same people who lobbied for the Lake Powell Pipeline and the Bear River Water Grab. We can no longer allow these lobbyists to conduct their special interest business behind closed doors with no public scrutiny. Please come to the meeting and lets show our officials we are watching!   Location: State Capitol in the House Building Room 30, lower level Time: Tuesday, September 20th at 3:00PM Is the Lake Powell Pipeline Affordable?   Come listen to the work of a team of economists as they navigate through the smoke and mirrors that is the Lake Powell Pipeline. The University of Utah Economics Department has helped lead the discussion about the economics and financing of the proposed pipeline and its impacts upon residents slated to receive this water in Southwest Utah. How much more money must we spend before we say enough is enough?   Location: University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law Building, Moot Court Room Time: Wednesday, September 21st at 12:00 PM   When it comes to protecting our rivers there is always something to work on. Whether it is volunteering at our office, organizing events, or answering the call to action and attending these very important meetings, we need you! Join the movement to ensure our rivers flow from the snow capped mountains to the beautiful oceans and lakes we know and love.   If you have any questions email Darin at darin@utahrivers.org   During these public meetings, we are constantly reminded of the seemingly endless resources the water lobbyists have at their disposal. We need your support now more than ever. Please donate to the Utah Rivers Council and help make our campaigns a reality once and for all. Donate Now Utah Rivers Council 1055 E 2100 S Ste 204 Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801)486-4776

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