From: Pandora Rose pandorarose_farm@hotmail.com Subject: Backcountry Bulletin - Wildlands Threat Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 08:36:58 -0700 THE SEA-TO-SEA TRAIL -- DISNEYLAND MEETS WILDLANDS A project is being marketed that will not only have enormous impacts on our wildlands but fundamentally change the relationship between the public and the natural resources owned by the public. The Sea-to-Sea Trail Foundation has proposed a project that will extend a 140-mile recreational corridor from the Pacific Ocean to Salton Sea. This large project would link existing paths, blaze connecting trails through both public lands and private parcels to be purchased, and promote commercial enterprises such as horse stables and mountain bike rentals. The driving force behind the project is that the Foundation will construct Bed & Breakfast lodges approximately 15-miles apart on nearby private land. This project is a Trojan Horse that claims to offer a low-impact recreational trail, but, in fact, will use public wildlands for a commercial venture. No CEQA requirements have been met for this new project. Mountain Defense League opposes this blatant attempt at commercialization of our public wildlands for private profit. Further, we insist that proper environmental documentation and public review be completed for this huge project. Please visit our website at www.mountaindefenseleague.org For additional information contact: Pandora Rose, Assistant Director Mountain Defense League, Phone 760.789.8134
Scott Silver, Executive Director,
Wild Wilderness
248 NW Wilmington Avenue, Bend OR 97701
Phone (541) 385-5261 E-mail: ssilver@wildwilderness.org