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Join the Fight to Stop 
Corporate
Water Grabs!

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Our Mission

Stop

Stop the water intake permit threatening to drain millions of gallons of water daily from the Rappahannock for private, industrial use. 

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Protect

Protect the rights of 5th-generation farmers like Cory and Rebekah Garrett from losing their land to eminent domain for speculative.

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Save

Ensure public water resources are used for public needs, not corporate profit, especially for unsustainable projects like data centers.

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Rally

Rally the community to attend the public hearing on September 25, 2024, and make their voices heard

  • What is the "Save the Rappahannock" campaign about?
    The campaign aims to stop the misuse of public water resources by Caroline County to support private industrial data centers.
  • Why is the water intake project harmful?
    It threatens the Rappahannock’s ecosystem, increases pollution, and drains resources without public benefit.
  • What is eminent domain, and how is it being abused here?
    Eminent domain allows the government to take private property for public use, but this project benefits private corporations, not the public.

FAQs

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Take the Poll:

Have Your Say on the Rappahannock

Stop the water intake permit threatening to drain millions of gallons of water daily from the Rappahannock for private, industrial use.

Do you believe public water should be used for private industrial projects?
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Will you attend the public hearing on September 25, 2024?
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No
Maybe
Have you submitted a comment to the DEQ yet?
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I plan to soon
Public Hearing | Save The Rappahannock
Public Hearing | Save The Rappahannock
On September 25, 2024, the DEQ will hold a public hearing to discuss Caroline County's water intake project. This is a critical opportunity for concerned citizens to speak out against the project and submit their public comments.
When
Sep 25, 2024, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Where
Caroline County Community Center,
17202 Richmond Turnpike, Milford, VA 22514, USA

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