So many Reasons For Concern - Mardi Wood, Bolinas, CA

[Sent to all State Representatives:]

I am disappointed and angry that the Jefferson County commissioners changed the land use law to permit these developments in the surrounds of the Metolius Basin. I am an owner with my family of undeveloped Metolius river property and we are very upset about this situation. This is a pristine, extremely beautiful, and "in-balance" area and community. Destination resort homes and their lure of golf courses, swimming pools, etc. will increase traffic, auto exhaust, pavement, septic/sewage needs and the need for more water. Converting the use of the water, the earth, the watershed, the trees, and all that now comprises and balances this natural place will be threatened, be easily overpowered and diminished forever during our lives, the lives of our children, and all generations to come. It must be saved. People from all Oregon, throughout the United States and from all over the world visit this area and are amazed by its beauty and historic naturalness. It is one place on earth that still exists where many people come to renew their spirit, their love of nature, their connection to the earth and this beautiful river. How can one take that from them? A short term [in terms of long term affect] need for tax revenue has caused the thinking and decision making into making bad decisions. So please help reverse this.

In learning more about this situation I am very concerned about the seriousness of forest fires and the cost to taxpayers tp protect any such developments. The Black Butte Fire caused us to move all my mothers posessions out of her house which was in danger of that fire. A few years later there was the B&B fire. I am concerned about the aquafir, the tremendous increases use of water and how it will affect the metolius river and itsw fisheries, the headwaters that come out of the ground right under Green Ridge. Have you considered the increase in traffic in this small area, the auto emissions pollution? Please support SB 30, I urge you!
Thank you very much.

Sincerely,
Mardi Wood
Bolinas, CA