Westlund Proposes Senate Bill 30 - Ervin Siverson, Portland

(Sent to the Bulletin:)

Spring is here and it is close to the time where Oregonians get out and camp in the wilderness. However, one of our most cherished wilderness areas is threatened by the proposed development of two destination resorts. The Metolius River Basin contains some of the most pristine wilderness and water found in this state, yet its natural beauty is being threatened by a proposed 10,000 acre resort on Green Ridge and another 640 acre resort just west of historic Camp Sherman. Senator Ben Westlund has proposed Senate Bill 30 that will limit development of destination resorts in ecologically sensitive areas, and in the Metolius River Basin. A public hearing on this legislation is scheduled for April 5th at 8:15 am at the Capitol Building and I encourage my fellow Oregonians to support this legislation by attending this hearing and by calling their legislators.

Ervin Siverson
Portland, OR