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Monday, February 11, 2008

WakeUP Update - Water Crisis: Action Needed

URGENT ACTION NEEDED. We've known for months that North Carolina is in exceptional drought. We now know that Falls Lake could run out of water this summer, if current weather conditions remain, as predicted by climatologists. (See Sunday N&O front page story with information from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers). And yet, Raleigh's water utility has no plan to ensure that Raleigh and the municipalities of eastern Wake County will have enough water this year. Raleigh leaders need a huge WAKE UP call!

Please send an email TODAY or call Raleigh's Mayor Charles Meeker, city council members, and Public Utility Director Dale Crisp! Click here to send email (click on red Action Alert box, include your name and address, and edit email if you like). Tell them we need bold action now and visionary leadership to plan for future water needs. Urge city officials to propose Stage 3 water conservation measures immediately, plus other options to plan for long-term water supply needs for our growing population. All options for water conservation and growth planning should be on the table for discussion. The entire community should be asked to help in this effort.

We're all in this together, so send your email or make your call this week! It's time for Raleigh's leaders to create an emergency plan for the current drought crisis. Unless we take dramatic and immediate action to reduce water use, Falls Lake could run out of water.

Also, PLEASE COME! To WakeUP's free public forum:

Will the Water Run Out? A community forum on water challenges in Wake County
co-sponsored by the Neuse River Foundation, NC Conservation Network, City of Raleigh, Triangle Community Foundation, UNC Water Resources Research Institute, Wake Audubon, Wake League of Women Voters, and many others

Saturday, February 23, 9:30 am-noon
NCSU McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman St.

A panel of academic and government experts will examine water supply and growth in Wake County and the region. The public is encouraged to attend and ask questions. To register (suggested, but not required), contact: Claire.vaeth@gmail.com. Go to www.wakeupwakecounty.com for details and agenda.

Sincerely,

Karen Rindge, Chair, WakeUP Wake County

posted by Administrator # 5:11 PM

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