Friends of Artesians: "The Artesian Well"

[Posted on behalf of two citizen groups, Friends of Artesians, and H2Olympia.org. This is part one of a trio of videos, by Harry Branch (a member of F.O.A.), about Artesian wells in Olympia, Washington; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Ashland, Oregon.] - - - This video was made and produced by Friends of Artesians, a private group of citizens working towards establishing a long-term solution for continued free and safe access to an Artesian well in downtown Olympia, Washington. In addition to explaining what an Artesian well is and where the water is coming from, this video shows a variety of well users and a proposition for a long-term site other than the parking lot. Contact www.H2Olympia.org for more info. - - - FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Dr. Jim Ingersoll, Friends of Artesians;
Nadine Romero, hydrogeologist;
Nick Handy, Port of Olympia Executive Director. - - - Friends of Artesians is currently passing the torch to a new group of local area residents continuing FOA's efforts called, It's Still the Water - for more information please visit www.itsstillthewater.org. - - - "The sight of that one remaining well, erupting from an expanse of blacktop in a downtown parking lot - is an eloquent reminder that our natural legacy is our responsibility." - Jill Severn, Friends of Artesians

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• Artesian well
• free and safe water
• Olympia
• Washington State
• Thurston County
• Friends of Artesians
• Dr. Jim Ingersoll
• Harry Branch
• H2Olympia.org
• short documentary
• grassroots activism
• public well

[stevenwagner]

How can I get fresh water in Portland?

[RobertWhitlock]

Bridget, Thank you for cutting and posting this video!