Editor,
The proposed GAS resort development in its entirety is not one of sustainability.
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This development does not fit in with our vision of accomplishing this. The surrounding natural resources of 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 are threatened by urban development and population increase placing increasing pressure on our fish and wildlife and habitat resulting in for example, wildlife malnutrition and human conflict.
To date we are seeing a decline in wild salmon, namely steelhead in this case, returning to their natal spawning grounds, a key stone species in the ecosystem.
Habitat loss and degradation must not be tolerated regarding the water issues with Brohm Creek or even any stream or creek that supplies food and cool running water for juvenile salmonids and other species.
Habitat loss and degradation regarding our wildlife and forests in the corridor must not be tolerated. Anything that occurs upstream will eventually affect all that is downstream with substantial losses that are irreplaceable.
The Cat Lake and Brohm Ridge areas encompass intact ecosystems that have vital roles should not be disturbed any further. Many year round outdoor recreational opportunities exist within the Cat Lake and Brohm Ridge boundaries and I see this as an opportunity for 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 to officially deem this entire area encompassing as a recreational park for the residents and visitors of 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 and squash out this ridiculous idea of a resort.
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Juliane Knoll
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