Tentative outline of the article:

Controversy in the Construction of Water Quality and Quantity: A View from the Grassroots

A. INTRODUCTION

1. Science, citizens, and democracy
2. Water as one of the central issues for the coming century

B. CONTEXT

1. Water problems in Central Saanich
2. Data sources and research background
3. Interpretative methodology
4. Positioning of each author

C. CONTESTED WATER

1. Divergent view of health (Robin)
2. Divergent values (Brenda, Gail)
3. Real issue: Development (Lilian)
4. Positioning of the people with respect to science, engineers, and Task Force
   — residents’ input is undesired (Janet)
   — promises have not been kept in the political process (Gail)
   — lack of concern for the views of the Other (Donna)
   — science versus the people, input that the council desires (Michael)

D. TOWARD GREATER DEMOCRACY

1. Lifelong learning (implications for schooling and afterward, learning by participating)
2. Training for politicians (Gail) (for citizens, too?)