I sent Annalisa Peace a email about Clean Water Action and this is here response.
Geary Dear Geary, Yes, they are a national organization with an office in Austin. They hire canvassers to solicit donations in San Antonio, but they do not get involved in any local issues. CWA used to be a member group of AGUA (when AGUA was structured that way) but have not joined GEAA. They do do good work on the national level. So, I guess giving would be based on whether the donor is interested in local or national action. If someone is a caver, they might want to donate to GEAA or SOS on the water front, as we are actively involved in issues of mutual interest. Hope that answers your question. Annalisa Peace Executive Director Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance 210-320-6294 www.aquiferalliance.org<http://www.aquiferalliance.org/> From: bgillegi...@gmail.com [mailto:bgillegi...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Gill Edigar Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 1:39 PM To: texascavers@texascavers.com Subject: [Texascavers] Change of Subject--Clean Water RE: Clean Water Action A few months ago a fellow came by the house representing an outfit called 'Clean Water Action' ostensibly soliciting funds to promote awareness of and promoting lobbying for clean water in some form or fashion. Since clean water is a current topic of interest in South Austin and other parts of the world it would be a good thing to hype if one wanted to make a few bucks from folks with good environmental intentions but who haven't the time to keep up with every environmental interest group that comes along. I gave them a few bucks and signed their petition and filled out a personal data card. A few days ago I got a phone call from them asking for a pretty good slug of money. I asked for more information. A letter followed but with nebulous details. Does anybody have any knowledge of these guys? Where do they fit in with SOS, the City of Austin, the various water conservation districts that some of our cavers work at? Can anybody cite me any references of their good work? Etc, etc? If they're on the up-and-up I want to support them, but I've never heard of them before and want a better idea of who they are and what they really do. --Ediger
