Natural Springs And Pristine Creeks - Ervin Siverson, Portland

Dear President Courtney:

I am writing to express my support for Senate Bill 30 that would limit development of destination resorts in ecologically sensitive areas such as the Metolius River Basin. As you are aware, the Metolius River Basin is a special place where the Metolius River, a federally designated Wild and Scenic River, flows out of the base of Black Butte Mountain. It is fed by natural springs and pristine creeks that would be threatened by the development of trophy homes and golf courses. This was not the intended purpose when the land surrounding the headwaters of the Metolius were given to the State of Oregon for protection. Areas such as the Columbia River Gorge and the Metolius Basin must be protected from development at all costs, because when they are gone, they are gone forever. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.

Ervin Siverson
Portland, OR