Great news everyone!

On Wednesday the 14th, Gov. Manchin announced the awarding of $17 million in Small Cities Block Grants including $1.5 million to bring clean water to Prenter!  Phase one of the water line project in Prenter is now fully funded.   We have been told they expect to break ground by some time this summer.  This is wonderful news and a testament to the persistence and dedication of the folks in Prenter who have been fighting for this for a long time.  However, the fight is far from over.  Phase one of the water line only covers approximately 150 of the 250 households in Prenter Hollow.  The other two phases haven’t even been formally proposed as projects by the Boone County Public Service District, let alone funded.  Continued public pressure will be needed to ensure that all residents of Prenter have access to clean, safe drinking water.

Happy New Year!

As of a couple of days ago, all 150 barrels that we purchased have been installed and filled!  The enthusiasm from the community has just been incredible, and requests for barrels just keep pouring in.  This is a proud moment for us, but we are also facing the fact that there are many many more Prenter residents who want water delivered than we are able to provide for at this time.  Already there are over a dozen households waiting for us to get more barrels.  While the outpouring of generosity has been wonderful thus far, more is need to expand the program to cover all of the community.  We need at least 100 more barrel set-ups to meet the need in Prenter.  Unless we find free or heavily discounted materials, it will cost us at least $7000 more.  Anyone with ideas about access to funders or who would like to help us set up speaking engagements, please contact us as soon as possible.  Thank you so much.