BREAKING NEWS:
The Hook: Water surprise: Reservoir halted after price doubles
Daily Progress: Rising price halts plan for dam
Ch 29: on Dam to Cost More than Originally Expected
Ch 19: on Water Supply Plan Problems
WINA: on A huge increase in the estimated cost of a new Ragged Mountain dam
Kevin Lynch talks with Coy Barefoot about problems with the plan
Charlottesville Tomorrow podcast on Cost estimate for Ragged Mountain Dam construction increases to $70 million; RWSA seeks second opinion
Read our thoughts on why Rivanna’s Pipeline Plan Doesn’t Hold Water
SUPPORT FOR DREDGING:
Sierra Club throws support to dredging
ASAP urges that a study of the feasibility and costs of dredging be done before any work on the new dam.
William Crutchfield, Jr. in support of dredging: A business perspective
Dennis Rooker calls for dredging South Fork Rivanna Reservoir
READ ALL ABOUT IT
IN THE HOOK:
Follow the brilliant investigative journalism of Hawes Spencer as he continues to uncover new information about the feasibiility and cost of dredging the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir.
Be prepared to be shocked!
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IN THE DAILY PROGRESS:
February 3, 2008: Locals Object To Water Plan
April 29, 2008: Water authority hires firm to field questions
April 27, 2008: Plan dredges up old arguments
April 23, 2008: Sierra Club wants officials to reconsider reservoir dredging
May 6, 2008: Consultant questions dredging estimate
May 7, 2008: Water plan takes heat
May 20, 2008: Water war moves to City Hall
May 20, 2008: Conflict of interest raised on RWSA Board: City cut off from vote.
May 21, 2008: Critics offer water options
July 1, 2008: Task force to examine need for dredging study
RECAP OF IMPORTANT MEETINGS:
May 5 Dredging Meeting / podcast
May 6 Worksession with City Council - with podcast
.. on the Charlottesville City Community Water Supply Page
May 19 public hearing at City Hall / podcast
LETTERS AND STATEMENTS
June 1, 2008: "Water controversy all too predictable"
April 8, 2008: Pursue dredging option for water" / Daily Progress
May 2, 2008: Pipeline would scar Albemarle / Daily Progress
May 21, 2008: Ragged Mountain plan too pricey / Daily Progress
Written comments from Dede Smith to City Council Nov 19, 2007
Written comments from Betty Mooney to City Council Nov 19, 2007
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On Cvillenews.com (lots of community comments!)
February 12, 2008: Citizen Group Opposes Reservoir Plan
May 15, 2008: Quarry Owners ISO Dredged Soil
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In C'ville Weekly
February 19, 2008: Green Groups Splinter Over Water Plan
May 13, 2008: What happened to a cherished water supply plan?
May 20, 2008: Saturation point: When will we have enough of this water-supply debate?
May 20, 2008: City Council hears “final” comments on water supply
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Charlottesville Tomorrow provides a stream of articles about water.
HEAR ALL ABOUT IT ON PODCAST:
November 19, 2007: Public hearing before City Council on the water plan.
February 7, 2008: Citizens for a Sustainable Water Plan on the Radio on WINA's Charlottesville Right Now.
February 13, 2008: Brian Wheeler on WINA's Charlottesville Right Now sums up water controversy
February 21, 2008: "Water Supply Hotly Debated" at the ASAP meeting with a debate among a panel of four, representing both pro- and con- positions on the 50-year water supply proposal. Kevin Lynch and Rich Collins represent the position of Citizens for a Sustainable Water Plan; Tom Frederick and Jeff Werner represent those that support implementing the proposed plan now.
Dueling podcasts on dredging of the SFRR
March 10, 2008: Hawes Spencer on Charlottesville Right Now offers an alternative community water supply plan.
March 12, 2008: Tom Frederick, RWSA Director, on Charlottesville Right Now responds to water supply plan debate
March 24, 2008: Hawes Spencer on Charlottesville Right Now with Coy Barefoot: On the controversy about the water supply plan. Fast forward to 21 minutes to hear about the water supply.
April 24, 2008: Hawes Spencer offers a summary and update on efforts to revisit the community water supply plan
April 30, 2008: Hawes Spencer at the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Board meeting
May 9, 2008: Hawes Spencer faced Jeff Werner of PEC to discuss both sides of the water supply debate on the Schilling Show.
This website is intended to educate citizens of Charlottesville and Albemarle about a plan to expand the local water supply. You can find out more about the past, present, and future water supply in the following resources.
A MUST READ: The 2002 Water Supply Plan
This plan was approved, then abandoned. Core principles include conservation, preservation, watershed management and phasing.