Justin Winery owners say they will donate clear-cut land, eliminate irrigation pond
‘We were ashamed and are sorry,’ Resnicks say in statement
Lynda and Stewart Resnick.
–Lynda and Stewart Resnick, billionaire owners of the Wonderful Company, parent company of Justin Winery, released a statement Friday in response to the uproar caused by the company’s recent clear cutting of oak forest that occurred as part of their expansion on the Westside of Paso Robles.
The response is as follows:
As the owners of Justin Vineyards & Winery, we try to instill in our local team a neighborly spirit, environmental responsibility and entrepreneurial independence, but when we learned of the terrible situation at our Sleepy Farm Road property, not to mention our poor reputation within the community, we were ashamed and are sorry. We were asleep at the wheel.
Over the last few days, we’ve been conducting an internal review of the project and learned that while genuine efforts to meet county ordinances were made, unfortunately, there were absolutely unacceptable lapses of judgment. We’ve also talked to local residents to better understand the issues and our standing within the Paso Robles community and found that our actions are an embarrassment, and for that, we take full responsibility. We are horrified by the lack of regard for both neighbor and nature that has been exhibited, especially the removal of native oak woodlands, and we hope that the community will accept our deepest and most sincere apologies and find it in their hearts to forgive us. We want to make things right, starting now.
We have already been in active and positive discussions with the San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building leaders and shared our plan to donate this 380-acre parcel of land at Sleepy Farm Road, and we’re actively exploring the best possible ways to make that happen, in addition to looking for other conservation opportunities in the greater Adelaida area. As part of this preservation, we will ensure that all necessary steps are taken to conserve this land in cooperation with county and local officials. Also included in this re-mitigation process will be the implementation of immediate sedimentation and erosion control measures; the elimination of our pond project and restoring it to its natural grade; implementing measures to permanently protect oak woodlands from being removed on at least 100 acres of our property; and planting 5,000 new oak trees across our properties.
These actions are just the beginning of our commitment to being a better, more engaged neighbor, a true steward of the land, and a local voice that lives up to the spirit of Paso Robles. We want to walk arm-in-arm with our neighbors to ensure the future of sustainable farming in the region. We know that proof of this will be in our actions, not just our words, and we look forward to working together to earn the support and trust of the Paso Robles community.
Since the original article’s publication, the story has been picked up by media giants such as The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Miami Herald and others.
A petition was also started to urge the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors to implement an emergency ordinance to protect future deforestation.
I don't think you had a lapse of judgement. I think all you were thinking about was the almighty dollar. But thanks for the apology…
I don't think you had a lapse of judgement. I think all you were thinking about was the almighty dollar. But thanks for the apology…
It's hard to accept your apology. As a resident of Paso Robles, I think I speak for the majority of citizens in our small town. Too little, too late.
Too little, too late.
"… unacceptable lapses of judgment..". "We are horrified by the lack of regard for both neighbor and nature that has been exhibited,.." It sounds to me like the Resnicks are trying to place the blame on someone other than themselves. Are they or are they not the owners of this land? Did they or did someone else, without their knowledge, make the decision to clear cut the oak trees and begin the construction for the reservoir? If someone else made that decision then the Resnicks should also be publicly publishing their ad for a new property manager. Obviously their current property manager is ignorant of and devoid of how the Central Coast feels about our oak trees and the drought. I truly hope our local businesses and consumers continue to boycott The Wonderful Company.
The apology appears heartfelt and sincere. They are billionaires and if they didn't care, they have no reason to apologize as this I am sure is such a small piece of their pocket. They are attempting to not simply say sorry but are demonstrating it as well.
Some people are simply angry/ bitter because they are billionaires. Envy is ugly. I would imagine they have people they empower to oversee each business as they cannot be aware of everything. Obviously this empowered person failed them. It doesn't mean they failed at being good neighbors. Shame on the Roblans that can't show forgiveness. I hope you don't live in a glass house and have complete control on every aspect of your existence . If not, I'll forgive you too when you stumble!
The apology appears heartfelt and sincere. They are billionaires and if they didn't care, they have no reason to apologize as this I am sure is such a small piece of their pocket. They are attempting to not simply say sorry but are demonstrating it as well.
Some people are simply angry/ bitter because they are billionaires. Envy is ugly. I would imagine they have people they empower to oversee each business as they cannot be aware of everything. Obviously this empowered person failed them. It doesn't mean they failed at being good neighbors. Shame on the Roblans that can't show forgiveness. I hope you don't live in a glass house and have complete control on every aspect of your existence . If not, I'll forgive you too when you stumble!
Forgiveness comes when they live up to their promises. Not before.
This table shows how many cords from different size trees.
http://extension.unh.edu/resources/files/Resource001044_Rep1200.pdf
They knew exactly what they were doing. Don't ask just do it and beg forgiveness.
They knew exactly what they were doing. Don't ask just do it and beg forgiveness.
Margaret, you took the words right out of my mouth. It's interesting how things like this not only expose the obvious "bad" guy in a situation, but it also reveals the ugliness in our own hearts, too. "Our own", the community at large. If we have the wisdom to see it, we'll let this guilty couple's request for forgiveness humble us as we extend them grace. I'm with you, Margaret. Forgiveness facilitates healing and if truly the desire of so many speaking out is for reparation to begin, without a doubt, it WON'T be achieved through bitterness.
I've heard this statement before from them "planting 5,000 new oak trees across our properties." 2 Key words present themselves #1 = NEW – do you know how long it takes for an Oak tree to Mature? Many Many Many Years. #2 = OUR – So they say they will plant them "Across Our Properties" . Do you even know how many Properties they have? Leagl Mumbo Jumbo is All… They may Plant 100 Oaks on the Sleepy Farm Rd property and the rest elsewhere. Time Will Tell – But until I see proof I don't plan on purchasing their products…..
My parents live near here, and i personally lived in Paso, Shandon and Creston…. Y'all are only apologizing because of the public boycotts and not a single reason otherwise, YOU DID NOT CARE UNTIL THE PUBLIC DID.
I will continue to boycott all of your brands, as i feel you just a bunch of money grubbing, self centered capitolists who just care about the share price.
PS. Planting 5,000 baby oak tress that will take 150 years to grow to simialr size, just is not going to make up for this atrocity.
THINK BEFORE DOING.
And how long have you lived in Paso Robles?
I question about how much they truly know what is going on at each of their properties. I would think they hire people for that and no way can they oversee everything they have going on. Just my thought.
I question about how much they truly know what is going on at each of their properties. I would think they hire people for that and no way can they oversee everything they have going on. Just my thought.
In this day and age it is actually rare that someone truly apologizes. We usually hear the politician's apology in which is stated "if I have offended someone". The Resnick's truly apologized on behalf of their company. Time will tell if the apology is genuine, but I am grateful that they just didn't take a deaf ear to the complaints of us local Paso Roblans.
Donna Yates Our thought too 🙂
Donna Yates Our thought too 🙂
These people are predators of the worst ilk. They control water, land , set prices and honest growers are squeezed. They should be banned from SLO county. Who is in their pocket?
Um no. People do not envy them. They despise them as callous carpetbaggers ruining the environment.
Um no. People do not envy them. They despise them as callous carpetbaggers ruining the environment.
Does anyone really believe these people give a damn about anything other than how much money they make?
If you people are going to boycott one winery you need to stop being hypocritical and ban all of them and make all the vinyards here recreational instead of agricultural. And now that everyone has blown this thing up like we did Japan with the Atom bomb now that they donated it to the land concervincy we the people the taxpayers get to pay for this project for the next 3 or 4 years how wonderful it that? San Luis Obispo county is the real one to blame here they saw dollar signs so they said go ahead you guys are against it now we all have to pay so thank you all. And thanks to one of the biggest hypocrites in paso Neil Heaton because no one care less that he cleared 100 acres for his vinyard and walnuts but that's ok no big deal people really need to open there eyes this has been going on around you for the last 20 years no one said a word now that we have social media let's all point fingers at everyone else even though we are all guilty
Debbie Cardinale Estrada Debbie Cardinale Estrada If you are asking me, only for 10 years. Prior to that, I lived in the indescribable beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains. I know and appreciate how precious our environment is, regardless of which county of God's creation is in question. The willingness to forgive has nothing to to do with an address but has everything to do with being human.
Now they are going to dontate the land they massacurred because, after all, they can't continue with their plans. Land isn't worth anything to them now. They need to be monitored 24 hours a day as proven by their burning at night to be sure they do what they say they will do and that the work is not shipshod.
The Resnick's apology about their Justin Winery old oak clear-cutting and groundwater pond creation is hollow and meaningless.
When they say "there were absolutely unacceptable lapses of judgment," that's typical corporate bland-speak. Who's lack of judgment? His? Their local manager? Who's actually responsible, and needs to face the consequences?
Detailed plans were made and shown to both the County and, I bet, to the internal folks at Wonderful Co. A local operation can't spend capital funds like this without corporate oversight. Both the County and the Resnicks didn't care at all until the uproar started.
The County and the Resnicks are cut from the same cloth – business first, slash and burn if it makes a profit, and the heck with environmentalism and local responsibility – until you get caught. You see, most of the time this works. You don't get caught. Corporate irresponsibility really does pay. But when you get caught, cry loudly about "the situation" and don't dig too deeply about who's responsible.
I'm deeply grateful this issue resonated with the local community and we stood up to the fat cats. We actually made a difference. Thank you fellow posters.
How dare the Resnicks blame their local team. Take responsibility. Geez, thanks for donating a piece of barren raped land. That is damn generous of you.
As long as you follow through on your promises and not do this again!
Good news!!!
Boy, I'd love to have the name of the PR person who wrote that apology. Heartfelt B.S. And, what about the oaks along Creston Road and El Pomar? Are you sorry about cutting those down too?
I disagree with your statement I have worked briefly for a company the Resnicks own and I can tell you they treat people with respect and gracefulness. They have a very solid reputation and have given millions to the the Los Angeles community. I am sure they will uphold their word and contribute ti the Paso community as well. I love trees and when I heard what was done I was upset too but I knew once they were aware of the situation they would work on a solution to fix the problem. The Resnicks have worked hard for their success and to just lump them with other multi-billion dollar corporations isn't really fair. IMHO
I have no idea of the original intent, but if an apology is sincere in heart and actions follow through, then forgiveness for poor judgment is grace. We all need grace.
I think the community coming together and voicing what is important to us had a HUGE impact!
Not just grumbling, but voices and actions for what we believe! Thank you to everyone that stood up and to those that chose to boycott. But the actions of the Resnicks will be the proof of their sincerity for sure.
Donate land to SLO Land Conservancy and help create permanent contiguous wild protected space in the north county. Get your buts down here and actually meet your neighbors; participate and contribute in a meaningful way to keep our very special slice of heaven special. You may actually find the very independent and highly diversely opinionated north county residents to your liking. You may be surprized to find talented and interesting characters living here. Promote positive feedback; get your mission statement straight, publish it, and then do something about. Principles not money (nor fame) are how we judge people, "How you gonna act?" You may not be always aware of the minutia of your businesses, but your operating principles should be foremost in all your managers minds. I do appreciate that you have made the effort to appologize. Please help us keep our beloved land healthy wholesome and beautiful.
Definitely because someone took pictures and an article was published, people were made aware of the situation and devistation of the land. Praise for those that took a stand and made their voices heard together with others. Not just whisper and grumbling about injustice, but took time and energy to stand and be heard.
But I agree, if it can be done hush hush then money is king.
I have done stupid things in my life that I regrete. I try to learn from those poor choices I have made and I try to be a better person for it. I have had people negativly affect me in my life and have called them out on it too. Some appologise and we move on, others dig their heels in and we are forever hating each other.
I don't think anyone commenting here is without sin themselves; if they cannot find it in themselves to forgive the actions and appology of Linda and Stewart Resnick, they are the ones with a problem and are hypocrital.
Penny Fitzgerald
Correct, we should not lump them in with other multi-billion dollar corporations, they are worse. I will forgive them when they apologize to Fiji for raping the water supply and finance clean water for the native dwellers who are dying from typhoid, etc. I will forgive them when they return control of the water bank to the Kern County residents. The Resnicks love trees too, but apparently only their own nut trees. I suggest that they remove an equal amount of non-native water-hungy nut trees in Kern County to match what they took here.
I agree with taking the responsibility and not throwing employees under the bus. All involved are responsible, including our own County government for what they approved.
It sounds sincere and they appear to be making amends. Not being 'hands on' owners and relying on managers caused this catastrophe. Hoping to see something beautiful come about.
Once Again, Huge Thank you to Paso Robles Daily News! I think your ability to reach so many so fast is huge for this community. As far as the apology, it has never been about the vineyard, only the water….. they have a long history of finding small towns of low information folks who only have time to work and then suddenly realize they lost their water rights to the Resnicks. I know the Paso Daily News will stay on top of what our City and County is doing to protect the water rights of individual property owners …. not giving in to large corporate land owners!
Open your eyes folks! The main, if not the only reason, the Resnicks did this is because they got caught. Their full intent was to plant grapevines on this land, suck huge amounts of water from the ground, and make lots of money. Nothing more, nothing less.
If they really, truly want to be outstanding members of our community and great stewards of the water here – let them do something similar with the other very large acreage they own.
I seem to recall one located southeast of Paso, where they drilled several very deep wells in
order to provide water to more grapes. At the expense of other landowners whose wells went dry.
You can not be great citizens or a great company that only does something like this AFTER you get caught – greatness is doing something beneficial before you get caught
Jane,
Well
Said!
Too little too late…won't support any of your products
Guess what? The county supervisors won't do anything to the Resicks in exchange for donating the land chats just bad!
BULLHIT
My thoughts exactly… I've been wanting to know who was in their pocket also. That letter of airlift was written by some PR person not them. Also no one has mentioned all the oak trees that were cut down on the El Pomar property. Hundreds!!!! They over head water their vines and it runs into the road. What a waste. Not to mention the pump company was not local and the pipes put in ive heard are twice the size as normal. Plus they have put in several water reservoirs.
I will still not purchase any of their products. Who's with me?
My thoughts exactly… I've been wanting to know who was in their pocket also. That letter of airlift was written by some PR person not them. Also no one has mentioned all the oak trees that were cut down on the El Pomar property. Hundreds!!!! They over head water their vines and it runs into the road. What a waste. Not to mention the pump company was not local and the pipes put in ive heard are twice the size as normal. Plus they have put in several water reservoirs.
I will still not purchase any of their products. Who's with me?
Margaret Johnson, what say you now about donating land the massacred to county in exchange for no legal actions?
I hope the donated land is not allowed to carry the name of the donors or any of their family or companies, ever.
I don't think you had a lapse of judgement. I think all you were thinking about was the almighty dollar. But thanks for the apology…
I don't think you had a lapse of judgement. I think all you were thinking about was the almighty dollar. But thanks for the apology…
It's hard to accept your apology. As a resident of Paso Robles, I think I speak for the majority of citizens in our small town. Too little, too late.
Too little, too late.
"… unacceptable lapses of judgment..". "We are horrified by the lack of regard for both neighbor and nature that has been exhibited,.." It sounds to me like the Resnicks are trying to place the blame on someone other than themselves. Are they or are they not the owners of this land? Did they or did someone else, without their knowledge, make the decision to clear cut the oak trees and begin the construction for the reservoir? If someone else made that decision then the Resnicks should also be publicly publishing their ad for a new property manager. Obviously their current property manager is ignorant of and devoid of how the Central Coast feels about our oak trees and the drought. I truly hope our local businesses and consumers continue to boycott The Wonderful Company.
The apology appears heartfelt and sincere. They are billionaires and if they didn't care, they have no reason to apologize as this I am sure is such a small piece of their pocket. They are attempting to not simply say sorry but are demonstrating it as well.
Some people are simply angry/ bitter because they are billionaires. Envy is ugly. I would imagine they have people they empower to oversee each business as they cannot be aware of everything. Obviously this empowered person failed them. It doesn't mean they failed at being good neighbors. Shame on the Roblans that can't show forgiveness. I hope you don't live in a glass house and have complete control on every aspect of your existence . If not, I'll forgive you too when you stumble!
The apology appears heartfelt and sincere. They are billionaires and if they didn't care, they have no reason to apologize as this I am sure is such a small piece of their pocket. They are attempting to not simply say sorry but are demonstrating it as well.
Some people are simply angry/ bitter because they are billionaires. Envy is ugly. I would imagine they have people they empower to oversee each business as they cannot be aware of everything. Obviously this empowered person failed them. It doesn't mean they failed at being good neighbors. Shame on the Roblans that can't show forgiveness. I hope you don't live in a glass house and have complete control on every aspect of your existence . If not, I'll forgive you too when you stumble!
Forgiveness comes when they live up to their promises. Not before.
This table shows how many cords from different size trees.
http://extension.unh.edu/resources/files/Resource001044_Rep1200.pdf
They knew exactly what they were doing. Don't ask just do it and beg forgiveness.
They knew exactly what they were doing. Don't ask just do it and beg forgiveness.
Margaret, you took the words right out of my mouth. It's interesting how things like this not only expose the obvious "bad" guy in a situation, but it also reveals the ugliness in our own hearts, too. "Our own", the community at large. If we have the wisdom to see it, we'll let this guilty couple's request for forgiveness humble us as we extend them grace. I'm with you, Margaret. Forgiveness facilitates healing and if truly the desire of so many speaking out is for reparation to begin, without a doubt, it WON'T be achieved through bitterness.
I've heard this statement before from them "planting 5,000 new oak trees across our properties." 2 Key words present themselves #1 = NEW – do you know how long it takes for an Oak tree to Mature? Many Many Many Years. #2 = OUR – So they say they will plant them "Across Our Properties" . Do you even know how many Properties they have? Leagl Mumbo Jumbo is All… They may Plant 100 Oaks on the Sleepy Farm Rd property and the rest elsewhere. Time Will Tell – But until I see proof I don't plan on purchasing their products…..
My parents live near here, and i personally lived in Paso, Shandon and Creston…. Y'all are only apologizing because of the public boycotts and not a single reason otherwise, YOU DID NOT CARE UNTIL THE PUBLIC DID.
I will continue to boycott all of your brands, as i feel you just a bunch of money grubbing, self centered capitolists who just care about the share price.
PS. Planting 5,000 baby oak tress that will take 150 years to grow to simialr size, just is not going to make up for this atrocity.
THINK BEFORE DOING.
And how long have you lived in Paso Robles?
I question about how much they truly know what is going on at each of their properties. I would think they hire people for that and no way can they oversee everything they have going on. Just my thought.
I question about how much they truly know what is going on at each of their properties. I would think they hire people for that and no way can they oversee everything they have going on. Just my thought.
In this day and age it is actually rare that someone truly apologizes. We usually hear the politician's apology in which is stated "if I have offended someone". The Resnick's truly apologized on behalf of their company. Time will tell if the apology is genuine, but I am grateful that they just didn't take a deaf ear to the complaints of us local Paso Roblans.
Donna Yates Our thought too 🙂
Donna Yates Our thought too 🙂
These people are predators of the worst ilk. They control water, land , set prices and honest growers are squeezed. They should be banned from SLO county. Who is in their pocket?
Um no. People do not envy them. They despise them as callous carpetbaggers ruining the environment.
Um no. People do not envy them. They despise them as callous carpetbaggers ruining the environment.
Does anyone really believe these people give a damn about anything other than how much money they make?
If you people are going to boycott one winery you need to stop being hypocritical and ban all of them and make all the vinyards here recreational instead of agricultural. And now that everyone has blown this thing up like we did Japan with the Atom bomb now that they donated it to the land concervincy we the people the taxpayers get to pay for this project for the next 3 or 4 years how wonderful it that? San Luis Obispo county is the real one to blame here they saw dollar signs so they said go ahead you guys are against it now we all have to pay so thank you all. And thanks to one of the biggest hypocrites in paso Neil Heaton because no one care less that he cleared 100 acres for his vinyard and walnuts but that's ok no big deal people really need to open there eyes this has been going on around you for the last 20 years no one said a word now that we have social media let's all point fingers at everyone else even though we are all guilty
Debbie Cardinale Estrada Debbie Cardinale Estrada If you are asking me, only for 10 years. Prior to that, I lived in the indescribable beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains. I know and appreciate how precious our environment is, regardless of which county of God's creation is in question. The willingness to forgive has nothing to to do with an address but has everything to do with being human.
Now they are going to dontate the land they massacurred because, after all, they can't continue with their plans. Land isn't worth anything to them now. They need to be monitored 24 hours a day as proven by their burning at night to be sure they do what they say they will do and that the work is not shipshod.
The Resnick's apology about their Justin Winery old oak clear-cutting and groundwater pond creation is hollow and meaningless.
When they say "there were absolutely unacceptable lapses of judgment," that's typical corporate bland-speak. Who's lack of judgment? His? Their local manager? Who's actually responsible, and needs to face the consequences?
Detailed plans were made and shown to both the County and, I bet, to the internal folks at Wonderful Co. A local operation can't spend capital funds like this without corporate oversight. Both the County and the Resnicks didn't care at all until the uproar started.
The County and the Resnicks are cut from the same cloth – business first, slash and burn if it makes a profit, and the heck with environmentalism and local responsibility – until you get caught. You see, most of the time this works. You don't get caught. Corporate irresponsibility really does pay. But when you get caught, cry loudly about "the situation" and don't dig too deeply about who's responsible.
I'm deeply grateful this issue resonated with the local community and we stood up to the fat cats. We actually made a difference. Thank you fellow posters.
How dare the Resnicks blame their local team. Take responsibility. Geez, thanks for donating a piece of barren raped land. That is damn generous of you.
As long as you follow through on your promises and not do this again!
Good news!!!
Boy, I'd love to have the name of the PR person who wrote that apology. Heartfelt B.S. And, what about the oaks along Creston Road and El Pomar? Are you sorry about cutting those down too?
I disagree with your statement I have worked briefly for a company the Resnicks own and I can tell you they treat people with respect and gracefulness. They have a very solid reputation and have given millions to the the Los Angeles community. I am sure they will uphold their word and contribute ti the Paso community as well. I love trees and when I heard what was done I was upset too but I knew once they were aware of the situation they would work on a solution to fix the problem. The Resnicks have worked hard for their success and to just lump them with other multi-billion dollar corporations isn't really fair. IMHO
I have no idea of the original intent, but if an apology is sincere in heart and actions follow through, then forgiveness for poor judgment is grace. We all need grace.
I think the community coming together and voicing what is important to us had a HUGE impact!
Not just grumbling, but voices and actions for what we believe! Thank you to everyone that stood up and to those that chose to boycott. But the actions of the Resnicks will be the proof of their sincerity for sure.
Donate land to SLO Land Conservancy and help create permanent contiguous wild protected space in the north county. Get your buts down here and actually meet your neighbors; participate and contribute in a meaningful way to keep our very special slice of heaven special. You may actually find the very independent and highly diversely opinionated north county residents to your liking. You may be surprized to find talented and interesting characters living here. Promote positive feedback; get your mission statement straight, publish it, and then do something about. Principles not money (nor fame) are how we judge people, "How you gonna act?" You may not be always aware of the minutia of your businesses, but your operating principles should be foremost in all your managers minds. I do appreciate that you have made the effort to appologize. Please help us keep our beloved land healthy wholesome and beautiful.
Definitely because someone took pictures and an article was published, people were made aware of the situation and devistation of the land. Praise for those that took a stand and made their voices heard together with others. Not just whisper and grumbling about injustice, but took time and energy to stand and be heard.
But I agree, if it can be done hush hush then money is king.
I have done stupid things in my life that I regrete. I try to learn from those poor choices I have made and I try to be a better person for it. I have had people negativly affect me in my life and have called them out on it too. Some appologise and we move on, others dig their heels in and we are forever hating each other.
I don't think anyone commenting here is without sin themselves; if they cannot find it in themselves to forgive the actions and appology of Linda and Stewart Resnick, they are the ones with a problem and are hypocrital.
Penny Fitzgerald
Correct, we should not lump them in with other multi-billion dollar corporations, they are worse. I will forgive them when they apologize to Fiji for raping the water supply and finance clean water for the native dwellers who are dying from typhoid, etc. I will forgive them when they return control of the water bank to the Kern County residents. The Resnicks love trees too, but apparently only their own nut trees. I suggest that they remove an equal amount of non-native water-hungy nut trees in Kern County to match what they took here.
I agree with taking the responsibility and not throwing employees under the bus. All involved are responsible, including our own County government for what they approved.
It sounds sincere and they appear to be making amends. Not being 'hands on' owners and relying on managers caused this catastrophe. Hoping to see something beautiful come about.
Once Again, Huge Thank you to Paso Robles Daily News! I think your ability to reach so many so fast is huge for this community. As far as the apology, it has never been about the vineyard, only the water….. they have a long history of finding small towns of low information folks who only have time to work and then suddenly realize they lost their water rights to the Resnicks. I know the Paso Daily News will stay on top of what our City and County is doing to protect the water rights of individual property owners …. not giving in to large corporate land owners!
Open your eyes folks! The main, if not the only reason, the Resnicks did this is because they got caught. Their full intent was to plant grapevines on this land, suck huge amounts of water from the ground, and make lots of money. Nothing more, nothing less.
If they really, truly want to be outstanding members of our community and great stewards of the water here – let them do something similar with the other very large acreage they own.
I seem to recall one located southeast of Paso, where they drilled several very deep wells in
order to provide water to more grapes. At the expense of other landowners whose wells went dry.
You can not be great citizens or a great company that only does something like this AFTER you get caught – greatness is doing something beneficial before you get caught
Jane,
Well
Said!
Too little too late…won't support any of your products
Guess what? The county supervisors won't do anything to the Resicks in exchange for donating the land chats just bad!
BULLHIT
My thoughts exactly… I've been wanting to know who was in their pocket also. That letter of airlift was written by some PR person not them. Also no one has mentioned all the oak trees that were cut down on the El Pomar property. Hundreds!!!! They over head water their vines and it runs into the road. What a waste. Not to mention the pump company was not local and the pipes put in ive heard are twice the size as normal. Plus they have put in several water reservoirs.
I will still not purchase any of their products. Who's with me?
My thoughts exactly… I've been wanting to know who was in their pocket also. That letter of airlift was written by some PR person not them. Also no one has mentioned all the oak trees that were cut down on the El Pomar property. Hundreds!!!! They over head water their vines and it runs into the road. What a waste. Not to mention the pump company was not local and the pipes put in ive heard are twice the size as normal. Plus they have put in several water reservoirs.
I will still not purchase any of their products. Who's with me?
Margaret Johnson, what say you now about donating land the massacred to county in exchange for no legal actions?
I hope the donated land is not allowed to carry the name of the donors or any of their family or companies, ever.