Join the Fight
Canton’s Water Rights Permit, threatens to flood over 5,600 acres and affect more than 140 homes in Van Zandt County through eminent domain.
This proposed reservoir endangers our community’s heritage and farmland. Your voice can make a difference—act now to amplify our fight to protect Van Zandt County and Grand Saline Creek!​​
Your Action Matters
The City Wanted Us to Stay Quiet; Let's Not Let Them Win
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Write to Your Congressman and State Representatives: Urge federal and state officials to oppose Canton’s water rights permit and eminent domain plans. Highlight the impact on Van Zandt County’s homes, farmland, and taxpayers. Find your representatives’ contact information on the East Texas Council of Governments Page.
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Submit Letters to the Editor: Share your concerns with local (Grand Saline Sun & Canton Herald) and regional newspapers like the Van Zandt News or Tyler Morning Telegraph. Explain why Canton’s reservoir threatens our community and call for action to protect Grand Saline Creek. Check submission guidelines.
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Petition Local Leaders: Send letters, emails, and make calls to the Edgewood City Council, Wills Point City Council, and Grand Saline City Council and Mayor, urging them to oppose the reservoir and support rescinding their 2010 Grand Saline Dam resolution.
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Engage the Commissioners Court: Urge the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court to pass a resolution opposing Canton’s Water Rights Claim and eminent domain plans to build a reservoir on Grand Saline Creek and demand transparency of the full impact of the reservoir and any future plans that affect citizens outside their jurisdiction. Request that the court petitions NETRWPG-Region D to explore alternative water solutions that do not require flooding Van Zandt County properties, protect our taxpayers from this financial burden and stains to the infrastructure, support community advocacy and forums, and challenge property valuations to ensure fair property appraisals.
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Spread the Word Online: Post about the issue on social media platforms, using hashtags such as #ProtectGrandSalineCreek, #StopCantonsDam, and #SaveVanZandtCounty to raise awareness. Share facts about the over 5,600-acres that will be affected and encourage others to join the fight.
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Attend Community Events: Visit our events page and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for important meetings and announcements, and join us in voicing opposition.
Why Your Action Matters:
Every letter, email, and public comment strengthens our community’s stand against Canton’s plan to regulate the Grand Saline Creek watershed and seize land through eminent domain.
This “land grab” for a reservoir, driven by tourism rather than necessity, threatens our homes, burdens taxpayers, and risks our community’s heritage.
Your advocacy can influence decision-makers and protect Van Zandt County’s future.
Raise Your Voice and Show Them What East Texans are Made Of:
Time is running out—write to your congressman, state representatives, and local editors today to demand rejection of Canton’s water rights permit and eminent domain plans. Share your story, rally your neighbors, and join us at the August 13 NETRWPG - Region D meeting to show unified opposition.
