Nestle's Water Grab on the Arkansas River

Did you know that Nestle Corp. is bottling Arkansas River water and selling it as spring water? And that it is no different than your tap water? Did you know that by some estimates, a gallon for gallon bottled water requires 2,000 times the energy required by tap water? The nervy Swiss company is pulling off a water-grab par excellence. For the most part, local media hasn't said a peep about it. Check out Colorado Independent story here  and here for the skinny. And why is Nestle so controversial. Check out this recent story.