Written Testimony - Brian Grubb, Portland

[Sent to the Senate Committee and Education and General Government:]

I would like to provide written testimony for tonight's public hearing on Senate Bill 30 as follows:

Oregon is special place. There is no place more special in our beautiful state than the Metolius River Basin. I can remember the first time I ever saw it. I was blown away. I had never seen such a pristine and serene place in my life. Absolutely the most beautiful Ponderosa Pine forest on our tiny planet. In a word- breathtaking.

Every summer, our family vacations in Central Oregon. We stay at a destination resort near Redmond, one of several destination resorts in Central Oregon. We always make time to visit the Metolius River Basin, it's one our favorite things to do. Our small, curious children delight in the wonderment of the area.

We I first heard of a proposed destination resort in the area, my first response was "Why? There are plenty of wonderful resorts already in Central Oregon". First, there is no need for it. Second, and most importantly, it would negatively transform one of the most special places on Earth.

The Metolius River Basin is a treasure. It's our treasure. When it's gone, it's gone forever. We need to protect is for my kids and their kids. We need to protect it for your kids and their kids. Forever.

Please support Oregon's Senate Bill 30 which would prevent destination resorts in or within three miles of the Metolius River Basin.

Thank you for your time,

Brian Grubb
Native Oregonian
Concerned Citizen
Portland, Oregon