Please Don't Allow The Destruction Of The Metolius River Basin - Michael Funke, Bend

[Sent to all State Senators:]

I am incredibly discouraged that the amended SB 30 opens the door wide for destination resorts in the Metolius River basin. I've visited Camp Sherman many times and fished the river from the Blue Hole on downstream. It troubles me to think what the future holds for that part of Central Oregon if these destination resorts are allowed to be built. There is a world of difference between destination resorts and the leased cabins that are presently along part of the Metolius River. Anyone who has visited the Metolius can't help but recognize that the permanent footprint of these destination resorts will squash the beauty out of this part of Central Oregon forever. We have already sen the proliferation of destination resorts permanently alter the landscape of Powell Butte and so many other parts of Central Oregon.

Please don't allow the destruction of the Metolius River Basin.

Michael Funke
Member, Trout Unlimited
Bend, OR