Supporting The Original Vision For SB 30 - Michael Funke, Bend

[Sent to Senate Rules COmmittee Members, Senator Westlund and Reps. Merkley, Hunt, and Roblan:]

As an avid fly fisher who frequently visits the Metolius Basin, I strongly support the original version of Senate Bill 30 and the vision behind it. I don't own any land in the area and don't expect to ever own land there. But I visit frequently and feel we need a total prohibition on resorts in or within three miles of the Metolius River watershed.

Those of us who live here in Central Oregon have seen more than our share of destination resorts popping up all over the region. Powell Butte has been permanently altered by resorts. We really need to preserve some of the beauty of this region and not just turn it over to resorts. The Metolius Basin is a very special place, in my opinion, and it deserves special treatment.

Please support the original SB 30 in the Senate and in the House. Thank you.

Peace, Justice, Solidarity,

Michael Funke
Bend, OR
Trout Unlimited member