STWS-Updates

Gubernatorial candidates critical of IEDC's plan

Deac Karns

Dec 11, 2023 — 1 min read

statue in front of state house

Five of the candidates running for Indiana governor were critical of the IEDC's plan to pipe tens of millions of gallons of water per day from the Wabash Valley area at a panel discussion held in Columbus, IN on Friday, December 8. The topics were economic and development issues. Former IEDC chair Brad Chambers continued to support the plan, saying, "There was never any approach that would create winners and losers." Those critical of the plan spoke of a lack of transparency, a disagreement with putting the IEDC in the position of developer, the IEDC pushing forward without community buy-in, and the prospect of benefitting some in the state while harming others.

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IFA Releases Preliminary Report

The Indiana Finance Authority has released a summary of its review of water demand in two areas of the state. They now turn to the question of supply. How do they think they can get a realistic view of water supply in just a few months? North-central water withdrawals in

an arial view of the Granville area, showing plans for residential development

Development Plan Near Granville Bridge

Here is the second attachment from Jody Tishmack's message about monitoring wells.

arial view of Granville area, showing results of Intera test

Well Monitoring Beginning

*** IF YOU HAVE A WELL and live within ~ 5 miles of the Granville Bridge, this is for you.**** From Jody Tishmack: Hello Everyone, I'm reaching out to invite you to participate in a large scale water monitoring program, and to pass the word to others.

Response 2024-05-13

We were made aware this afternoon that David Sanders has made some public allegations against the leadership of Stop The Water Steal. Mr. Sanders claims that the leadership has "seized" control of the assets of the group and "paralyzed" its activities. To the contrary, the officers