I can?t believe how things work out some times.... About three months ago, I heard that the US was going to start the diversion of one of their lakes (Devils Lake) into our water system. Then I heard that the water was untested. I kept on top of this information and couldn?t believe how, no matter how much our government was pleading; no one would test the water for, Algae, chemical runoff, pesticides or foreign species of animals. This could potentially lead to irreparable damage to our rivers and lakes.
So I contacted various environmental groups to start a protest. But due to the high work schedule and other projects I am currently working on, I drifted away from my goal and eventually lost hope.
But then... I was walking down the street a week ago and I met some young ladies collecting signatures for a petition against the Devils Lake draining! I was so happy someone else actually gave a crap. So, we sat down. Brain stormed. I gave them my contacts for "Friends of the Earth" Environmental group, and they gave me their contacts. Now, this week, friends of the earth flew into Winnipeg and we have organized a massive fund raiser, petition signing, and free concert to raise money to take legal action against the US government.
I can?t believe it. We only got together a week ago. Now, we have raised a lot of money, and have a small part of the community more aware what?s going on. If we only had more time. If we got this much done in one week I can only imagine the massive fundraiser / protest that could be happening. Serousally. I feel so good about this. People from Ottawa, politicians, people of the community, and buisnesses are getting together to fight the man. Wicked. So Wicked.