...working for access to safe, affordable and sustainable drinking water for all.
THE MISSION
The Chronicles Group, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) Corporation and its mission is to influence critical and effective public policy by educating the people of the world regarding the significant issues facing the 21st century. Its mission's primary objective is for all people to have access to safe, affordable and sustainable drinking water and adequate sanitation with the goal of saving lives now and ensuring a healthy tomorrow for future residence of the earth.
The Chronicles Group feels strongly that in order to achieve this mission, grassroots public information education campaigns must be implemented throughout the world.
Obviously, the water crisis is an issue which requires profound immediate attention and as a result The RUNNING DRY Project has been established. Both RUNNING DRY and THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST: ARE WE RUNNING DRY were produced and have been presented around the world, including special screenings on Capital Hill and on the Public Broadcast System throughout the United States.
Actress Jane Seymour, the documentaries’ narrator, and many other notable and knowledgeable individuals have come together to participate in this public information/education process.
THE PROJECT
“Running Dry” is a comprehensive public information/education project, established to raise awareness regarding the worsening global humanitarian water crisis. The project’s centerpieces are two explosive and enlightening in-depth documentaries, “Running Dry” and “The American Southwest: Are We Running Dry?”
Of historical note, the initial documentary RUNNING DRY, led to the enactment of the SENATOR PAUL SIMON WATER FOR THE POOR ACT, which authorizes funding for water and sanitation projects in developing nations.
THE INSPIRATION
The project was inspired by former U.S. Senator Paul Simon’s book “Tapped Out: The Coming World Crisis in Water and What We Can Do About It.”
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DROUGHT, WATER SCARCITY AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
IN THE 21ST CENTURY
A SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF “RUNNING DRY: BEYOND THE BRINK”
On Wednesday, June 16, 2010, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., the Chronicles Group/Running Dry Project in Association with American Water, the Embassy of Australia, Metropolitan Water District and the CSIS Global Water Futures Project hosted an event to bring the Executive and Legislative Branches of the U.S. Government together with the public and private sector in order to provide an educational dialogue about drought and water scarcity and its ultimate impact on national security.
Sponsors included American Water, Southern Nevada Water Authority, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, CoBank, National Association of Water Companies, Niagara Conservation, Citizens United for Resources and the Environment, Water Policy Associates, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP, Adduci Mastriani & Schaumberg LLP, Rubicon Systems Australia Pty Ltd, Golden State Water Company, Hewlett-Packard, Water Asset Management LLC, United Water, State of California Department of Water Resources, Water Replenishment District of Southern California, Global Water Resources, The Aquarium of the Pacific, The David Nahai Companies, University of Southern California Energy Institute, Joseph Storehouse, Stableroad.org, Acequia, Desert Research Institute, Associated General Contractors of America, American Council of Engineering Companies, National Utility Contractors Assn. Clean Water Council, Mueller Water, Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Assn., Clean Water America Alliance, My Earth Foundation, Mesa Elementary School, Shiprock, NM, Idaho Water Engineering, Oregon State University, Water Charity, The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute - Southern Illinois University, Safe Water Today, William K. Koska.
MORE NEWS... U.S. CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER, WASHINGTON, DC: On July 28, 2009, The Chronicles Group/Running Dry project presented a dialogue about national water policy. Hundreds of water experts, policy makers, legislators and congressional aides packed the Capitol Visitor Center auditorium to hear speakers from all over the United States talk about the importance of national water policy. To read more - and to watch video coverage from the event, click here... To see photographs from the event, click here...
The Chronicles Group/Running Dry Project and The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California in association with the Embassy of Australia and the CSIS Global Water for the Future Project recently presented:
Coping with Drought & Water Scarcity: Lessons Learned from Australia & the United States
WHAT: A lunch/panel discussion of what actions we need to take to tackle our unsustainable water future
WHEN: June 17, 2010 - Noon until 2:00 pm
WHERE: Center for Strategic and International Studies, 1800 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
This lunch/panel discussion was held in conjunction with the June 16th evening event which was held at the Capitol Visitor Center Auditorium from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - and featured a special screening of a preview - RUNNING DRY: BEYOND THE BRINK.
WHO IS WATCHING?
Public and private organizations which have utilized our documentaries for educational purposes include;
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, The Southern Nevada Water Authority, University California Irvine, The Desert Research Institute, Oregon State University, Gonzaga University, Southern Illinois University, Georgia Tech University, Emory University, The University of Pennsylvania, The Navajo and Hopi Nations, the California, Water Association and it member Corporations, Water for People, The Sierra Club, Water Advocates, The Congressional Water Caucus, Board on Global Health & Forum on Microbial Threats, Institute of Medicine and many many more public and private organizations.
