Reckless Plan - Gary Kish, Sauvie Island

[Sent to Senators Metsger, Walker, Westlund, Morse, and Kruse:]

For generations Oregonians have recognized the Metolius Valley as a very special place, for many different reasons. The reason the Metolius is the gem it is, is the water quality and constant flows.
Large scale development in the basin has the potential to disrupt both.

As you know, most of the the Metolius Valley is in public hands, through the US Forest Service. The public has always demanded conservative management and protection of this resource.

Jefferson County and developers are now trying to cash in on the natural capital that the public has created in this special locale.

The Jefferson County Commissioners resort siting plan is both reckless and a vulgar poke in the eye to all Oregonians.

I urge you to help preserve the Metolius and support SB30 when your committee votes on it.

Gary Kish (formerly of Camp Sherman)
Sauvie Island OR