Here you will find action alerts and  important announcements which give you vital information to help you defend our grassroots cause.

You will also find documents and reports of interest and newspaper articles and news releases  about stories concerning the ongoing Marvin Nichols debate as well as current news about other potential harmful reservoirs.

 

You will also find real stories about families, lives and jobs directly affected by this debate which are not often covered in the media.

 

 

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Marvin Nichols - The Latest Facts

 

Marvin Nichols at a Glance

 

Marvin Nichols Questions and Answers

 

Marvin Nichols Presentation

 

Marvin Nichols - The Real Story

 

Marvin Nichols - Who is it?

 

Proposed Reservoir Sites - Questions and Answers on unique reservoir sites

 

Proposed Water Bills Background Information

 

Reservoirs or Conservation?

 

Resolutions to Marvin Nichols -

Senator Eltife's Ammendment to SB3 - Should SB3 become law, it at least provides protective language requiring further study of Wright Patman, existing reservoirs, etc., BEFORE construction of Marvin Nichols. It also considers the option of mitigation following requesting reservoir region.

 

Senate Bill 3 (SB3)

Texas Constitution

Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute - Research Report shows open markets will meet Texas' water needs.

Texas Farm Bureau opposes reservoir designation proposal.Listen to the report (2:00 minutes)

Texas Water Development Board 2007 State Water Plan - TWDB website

 

 

Thursday, June 21, 2007 Longview News -  Reservoir battle changes stages.  Bill would affect Marvin Nichols plans.

Thursday June 21, 2007 Texarkana Gazette -  Appointees will represent regions on legislative committee.

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 Texarkana Gazette -  We must continue to fight reservoir.

Sunday, June 17, 2007 Tyler Courier-  Hitting Home:  Landowners speak up on what DFW's lake construction would mean.

Wednesday, June 6, 2007 Texarkana Gazette -  Marvin Nichols Reservoir opponents voice concerns.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007 Dallas Morning News -  Texas is an urban state; someone alert the Legislature.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007 IP News Release-  Texas House completes session with Senate Bill flush with reservoir designations.

Monday, May 28, 2007 Dallas Morning News-  2 reservoirs for Dallas returned to the bill; city spending required.

Monday, May 28, 2007 The Paris News-  Dallas Morning News casts rural Texans second.

Sunday, May 27, 2007 The Bryan-College Station Eagle-  Reservoir of disdain.

Saturday, May 26, 2007 TexasObserver.org-  Craddick Hoses East Texas, Water Bill in Jeopardy.

Saturday, May 26, 2007 Corpus Christi Caller-Times-  House sends a message on water conservation.

Friday, May 25, 2007 San Antonio Express News-  Tough choices about water leak.

Friday, May 25, 2007 San Antonio Statesman-  Central Texas springs part of larger water battle.

Friday, May 25, 2007  Texarkana Gazette -  Wright Patman agency hears of Marvin Nichols controversy.

Friday, May 25, 2007 Jacksonville Daily Progress - Hopson says Dallas must cut water use.

Thursday, May 24, 2007  Texarkana Gazette -  Water legislation survives debate.  Senate Bill 3 heads to committee.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Jasper Newsboy-  Fastrill, Nichols reservoirs pulled from SB3 before committe vote.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Paris News-  Planners exploring reservoir alternatives.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Star Telegram-  Lake for metroplex not included in bill.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007  Texarkana Gazette -  Legislators leave Marvin Nichols out.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007  Dallas Morning News -  Omission in House water bill upsets North Texas lawmakers.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007  Dallas Morning News -  Omission in House water bill upsets North Texas lawmakers.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007  Texarkana Gazette- Arkansas side board passes resolution opposing Texas reservoir legislation.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007  Austin American-Statesman- A few pieces of environmental legislation could define session.

Monday, May 21, 2007  Tyler Courier-Times- Legislature water debate pits rural against urban.

Saturday, May 19, 2007  Longview News- Joint study could end water woes.

Saturday, May 19, 2007  Texarkana Gazette- Council vote reaffirms opposition to Marvin Nichols.

Saturday, May 18, 2007  Jacksonville Daily Progress -  Dallas still seeks lake.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007  Dallas Morning News- House to take up Senate water bill.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007  Paris News- Paper company speaks against reservoir.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007  Texarkana Gazette- Council slates special meeting. Members to consider reaffirming previous stance against reservoir.

Monday, May 14, 2007  Dallas Morning News - Conservation's right, but issue is more complex.

Thursday, May 10, 2007  Henry Chappell Blog - If you build it....(In response to article printed in Dallas Morning News on May 8).

Tuesday, May 8, 2007  Dallas Morning News- Texans future rides on water politics.

Saturday, May 5, 2007  Dallas Morning News- House Panel: We don't care about your stinkin' water.

Saturday, May 5, 2007  Dallas Morning News- Water planning legislation appears to be in jeopardy.

Saturday, May 5, 2007  Texas Conservation Alliance- House Committee vote on unique reservoir site legislation

Friday, May 4, 2007 Texarkana Gazette- Reservoir loses special designation.  House committee votes Marvin Nichols off unique site list.

Thursday, May 3, 2007 International Paper News Release - International Paper Officials pleased by Texas Committee Vote:  Caution Process Far From Over.

Sunday, April 29, 2007  Texarkana Gazette - Legislation deals with how water plan conflicts are dealt with

Monday, April 23, 2007  Texas Parks and Wildlife - A Partnership ensures the future of East Texas wetlands.

Thursday, April 19, 2007  Texarkana Gazette - National Wildlife Federation releases water report. To download a copy of this report go to texaswatermatters.org

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 Cherokeean Herald - Neches River's future remains muddy as state legislature continues Lake Fastrill debate.

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 Texarkana Gazette - International Paper stumps Marvin Nichols at chamber meeting.

Tuesday, April 17, 2007 Mt. Pleasant Daily Tribune - Letter to the Editor, Harmful Reservoirs.

Tuesday, April 17, 2007 Houston Chronicle - A conservation group has named the Neches River one of the nation's most endangered.

Wednesday, April 11, 2007 Texarkana Gazette - Reservoir-related bills to be heard today by the Texas House Natural Resources Committee.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007 Texarkana Gazette - The debate continues on benefits vs. consequences for designated reservoir sites.

Friday, April 6, 2007 Dallas Morning News - Texans faces a future of perpetual droughts.

Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 Texarkana Gazette - Tyler lawmaker adds some area protection to Texas reservoir bill.

Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 Texarkana Gazette - Senators compromise on water bill legislation passes; Eltife adds Marvin Nichols amendment to measure.

Friday, Mar 30, 2007 Texarkana Gazette - Mitigation makes for a different ballgame.

Wednesday, Mar 14, 2007 Austin American-Statesman - Stop Unique Reservoir Site Designations.

Wednesday, Mar 7, 2007 Texarkana Gazette - Senate Panel debates reservoir legislation.

Tuesday, Mar 6, 2007 The Paris News - Opponents of a plan to build multiple lakes in NE Texas contend there are significant conflicts with the 2007 State Water Plan and with the Texas Constitution.

March 5th, 2007 - KTAL - Sore Spot in Northeast Texas

Thursday, Feb 8, 2007 The Paris News - Stop playing politics with our water.

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