July 20, 2010. Phx, AZ – This is Eric Borowsky, majority owner of Arizona Snowbowl and Phx water baron, being interviewed by a conservative Christian radio station. This was during a rally that took place in front of the courthouse immidiatly following oral arguments between the save the peaks coalition and Arizona Snowbowl teamed up with the USFS. I wish I had enough space on my camera to continue filming as the crowd continued to swarm. Follow the case, there is a lot coming up: www.truesnow.org

*** Join us on July 29th at 5PM at Sinagua High School! ***

On July 29th the Flagstaff City Water Commission will be holding a public hearing to determine whether or not they will approve a contract to sell ground water to Arizona Snowbowl instead of treated sewage effluent.

We are asking you to join us in contacting Flagstaff City Council members and Flagstaff Water Commission members and urge them NOT to approve a new contract to sell Flagstaff’s precious drinking water for (but not limited to) the following reasons:

* Water is Life! Water is scarce in Northern Arizona.
* Water for Flagstaff! Flagstaff’s water is needed for its citizens not
a private business located outside of Flagstaff’s City limits.
* Respect Indigenous Peoples ways of life! Indigenous Nations are
opposed to snowmaking with groundwater. The Hopi Tribe has
historically and consistently been opposed to snowmaking with
any kind of water.
* The Snowbowl controversy has divided the Flagstaff community.
City officials have the opportunity to choose to do the right
thing and begin to heal the wounds that they are in part
responsible for.
* The USDA is offering federal money to the tune of $11 million to
help pay for this water. That comes out of our pockets. Don’t let
them subsidize racism and disrespect.
* Water is scarce in Northern Arizona and it should not be treated
as a resource for recreation.

Flagstaff City Council & Water Commission Info

All council members: council@flagstaffaz.gov

Mayor Sara Presler: spresler@flagstaffaz.gov
Vice Mayor Celia: cbarotz@flagstaffaz.gov
Art Babbott: ababbott@flagstaffaz.gov
Karla Brewster: kbrewster@flagstaffaz.gov
Coral Evans: cevans@flagstaffaz.gov
Scott Overton: soverton@flagstaffaz.gov
Al White: awhite@flagstaffaz.gov

To make an appointment with the Mayor or a Council member call (928) 779-7600

WATER COMMISSION

The Water Commission consists of nine Council-appointed citizens and a non-voting representative from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The commission meets to review extensions of the water and sewer collection systems, treatment and use of water furnished by the City, treatment and disposal of the City’s sewage system effluent, stormwater management, and water/sewer rates.

Randy Pellatz, Utilities Director, rpellatz@ci.flagstaff.az.us, 779-7646, X7618

Malcolm Alter, Stormwater Mgr., malter@ci.flagstaff.az.us, 774-5281, X7388

FOR UPDATES AND MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT TrueSnow.org

For more information about this case, check out:

Truesnow.org
Savethepeaks.org
and my article on the issue in ASU’s Sustainability Review