A local group has been cleared to seek signatures to get a measure to prohibit the transportation or conveyance of water from any source in Hood River County to support a commercial bottled water operation. The group Local Water Alliance says it will begin to look to gather 2,000 signatures after the County had originally decided not to certify the measure over concerns it dealt with more than one issue, which is not allowed under state law for initiatives. The group had filed an appeal in circuit court, but County Elections Supervisor Kim Kean said county counsel decided to stipulate with them and accept their petition, clearing the way for the signature gathering. The measure is aimed at preventing a proposed Nestle water bottling plant from being located in Cascade Locks.