November 3, 2006 - Column from David M. Young, Beaver Dam, AZ resident - "Water Rustling?"

Suppose you told me you are a cattle baron and would buy as many ‘prime’ Black Angus cattle as I could secure.  Suppose I told you that fifteen miles away and just across the state line there are plenty of ‘prime’ Black Angus cattle that will fill your order.... Read full text... (.doc document 27 Kb)

October 13, 2006 - Letter from Arizona Corporation Commissioner Kristin Mayes to other Arizona Corporation Commissioners regarding Wind River Resources proposal

I believe this unprecedented proposal has the potential to negatively impact at least one water company regulated by this Commission.2 I am also concerned about the precedent this proposal could set for the exportation of groundwater to other states.... Read full text... (.pdf document 89 Kb)

October 1, 2006 - Letter from David M. Young, Beaver Dam, AZ resident to Arizona State Water Engineer  Herb Guenther

I ask that you take the time to fully review what is being tenured before your Department.  Fully  comprehend and weigh the Application’s down-side with devastating implications on this community.  Upon doing so, I believe you will reach the conclusion that:  AZ must protect its resources.  AZ must utilize these resources for the betterment of its residents and growth within the State.  Therefore, deny Application # 33-96790. Read full text... (.htm document 18 Kb)

Sample Letter of Protest to Mesquite businesses by the Beaver Dam Community Water Committee

As a Mesquite businessperson you have the power to help prevent this application for Arizona water becoming a reality.  You have the collective power to influence those who are bull headily pushing for this calamity to happen to all of us. Read full text... (.doc document 26 Kb)