Water Rights Battle Continues: Nestlé's Permit Renewal Conditionally Granted

In a long-standing saga over water rights claims in the San Bernardino Mountains, the US Forest Service has conditionally renewed Nestlé's permit to draft water from Strawberry Canyon for three years. The decision comes with strings attached, limiting the Swiss company's extraction of water to roughly five-eighths of its current diversion rate.

The history of water use in Strawberry Canyon dates back over a century, with various companies and entities extracting water at different elevations. Nestlé has been capturing water from the area for commercial purposes under the Arrowhead Spring Water brand. However, concerns have grown about the environmental impact of this activity on the ecologically fragile canyon.

Prior to its permit expiring, Perrier applied to renew it in 1987 and later purchased BCI-Arrowhead Drinking Water Company, inheriting the still-active permit. The company has been paying $524 per year for the privilege. Arrowhead Puritas morphed into the BCI-Arrowhead Drinking Water Company before Nestlé acquired it.

The US Forest Service's review of the water drafting arrangement and its environmental/ecological impact led to the conditional renewal of Nestlé's permit. While this decision provides a temporary reprieve, it remains unclear what long-term implications this will have on the local ecosystem.

For Primerica Online in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, this development highlights the importance of responsible water use and management. As we navigate the complexities of water rights claims and environmental concerns, it is crucial that we prioritize sustainability and transparency in our decision-making processes.

Stay tuned for further updates on this ongoing story as more information becomes available.

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