MCWC PRESS RELEASE

Environmental Group Files Injunction

June 18, 2001

 Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation, a statewide environmental group
based in Mecosta, Michigan, has filed a request for a Temporary Restraining
Order seeking to stop the construction of a water bottling plant by Great
Spring Waters of America, a subsidiary of Perrier. The proposed plant is
located on 8 mile road near US 131 in Mecosta Township outside of Big
Rapids, Michigan.
 "We are quite frankly stunned by the arrogance of this company. Perrier
began construction of the project prior to obtaining the necessary permits
from the state of Michigan and from the local governments. It is obviously
an attempt to circumvent the administrative and legal processes in order to
deny citizens their right to contest or challenge the project," said
attorney James R. Samuels, co-counsel for Michigan Citizens for Water
Conservation (MCWC).
 Samuels noted, "What is equally surprising, is that Mecosta Township passed
an interim zoning ordinance a few weeks ago. The ordinance clearly states
that construction on a project can not go forward until all the necessary
permits have been obtained. Apparently, the township has overlooked their
own zoning Ordinance."
 The request for a Restraining Order has been given to Judge Lawrence C.
Root in Mecosta County, who could issue the Restraining Order immediately,
or schedule the matter for a contested hearing.