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One to Watch: Nestle Water

A study investigates an expired Special Use Permit allowing Nestlé Waters North America to collect year-round spring water from Strawberry Creek in San Bernardino National Forest. The water is transported through steel pipes on Forest Service lands to private storage tanks. Since 1947, a total of 4,247,454,000 gallons of spring water have been transported and sold as Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water. Special Use Permits for this system date back to 1929, with no recorded water quantity extraction at that time.

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Comments for the Cease & Desist order

Comments on Proposed Cease and Desist Order regarding BlueTriton Brands (predecessor Nestle Waters North America) to the CA State Water Resources

Order Required for Unauthorized Water Diversions

The proposed Cease and Desist Order (CDO) must be adopted to protect the public's water rights and enforce penalties. 

Closing Brief of Amanda Frye

In support of an immediate Cease and Desist Order (CDO), emphasize the unauthorized water withdrawals by BlueTriton Brands, Inc. 

Closing Brief of Steve Loe

After Nestle Sale: Comments and objections were requested after a multi-year investigation and public hearings. Concerns include the absence of valid water rights for certain springs. 

Urgent Need for Cease and Desist Order to Protect Strawberry Creek and Downstream Users

As an original complainant, she highlights the severe ecological damage caused by the unauthorized withdrawals and the detrimental effects on the Strawberry Creek ecosystem

SOFA's appeal to the USFS to cease the water diversion

The Save Our Forest Association (SOFA) appeals to halt Nestle's water diversion since 2015 and urges protection of natural resources. Concerns include including more springs in the conservation order and addressing public trust issues.

Draft Cease and Desist Order Decision from State Water Board

The State Water Resources Control Board issued a draft cease and desist order to BlueTriton Brands, Inc. It directs them to stop unauthorized water diversions, except for specific operations with the San Manuel Band.

Comments for the Cease & Decist Order
for BlueTriton

After Nestle Sale: Comments and objections were requested after a multi-year investigation and public hearings. Concerns include the absence of valid water rights for certain springs. 

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