New report from Citizens Action Coalition on IEDC’s LEAP district and pipeline plan: ‘Public does not like to be presented with a fait accompli with respect to decisions about their water.’
"...Rosenberg argued: “With our state’s abundance of water, this resource can be the differentiator for Indiana as we compete against other states to create our future economy. … Water is the lifeblood of all communities, so Indiana must ensure we distribute this valuable resource in a way that supports all Hoosier communities.”" Communities. People. NOT the economic dreams of a few politicians.
"The report questions why the “IEDC committed to the LEAP district and water-intensive industries prior to doing any water study on the impacts locally in and around Lafayette – including on individual wells, on crop irrigation, and downstream cities and towns.”" NONE of the studies being done currently are addressing this most important question - what will the plans DO to the people living in the places from which the water would be taken? And NONE of the studies currently being done or proposed are long-term enough to really answer this question.
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"...Rosenberg argued: “With our state’s abundance of water, this resource can be the differentiator for Indiana as we compete against other states to create our future economy. … Water is the lifeblood of all communities, so Indiana must ensure we distribute this valuable resource in a way that supports all Hoosier communities.”" Communities. People. NOT the economic dreams of a few politicians.
"The report questions why the “IEDC committed to the LEAP district and water-intensive industries prior to doing any water study on the impacts locally in and around Lafayette – including on individual wells, on crop irrigation, and downstream cities and towns.”" NONE of the studies being done currently are addressing this most important question - what will the plans DO to the people living in the places from which the water would be taken? And NONE of the studies currently being done or proposed are long-term enough to really answer this question.
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