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Show Page 2-Wasatch Canyon Reporter, May 1995 ~ EDITORIAL The major dilemma facing the Wasatch front range is mirrored in almost every issue of the Park City Record. The Record has more articles on development than any other — around. One fairly recent issue had seven articles pertaining to development. They do an excellent job of covering the legal wrestling that goes on in that august burg. In the Cottonwood Canyons, nature and man place enormous burdens on development, but even these controls are not enough to stop development completely. The issue is that the Wasatch is not only the playground for the Salt Lake Valley, it is the heart and soul of many people. Alta town councilman Tim Evenden said it best, “While | live in the valley for convenience, it is not my community. Alta will always be my community and my center.” Most of the people | Know would echo his sentiment. “| moved here for the mountains and snow...and to get away from my ex-wife, but | live in the city for reasonable rent and the buck- -fifty movies,” said would-be-local David Baker. “The canyons are where | live, the city is where | sleep” he continued to blather. We are at the point that Los Angeles faced in the 1970’s, and | don’t believe Snoolhind Ski NV. Eport Late and out-of-date; please use the information below mostly for phone numbers. AlkaShiLi 1-742-3333 Alta _ Ort 501-572-3939 Number of Lif | O Base O Mf 5 ltd ip. Wp Yes | who hnows Cost of of an all area hiching Lichett Cost of a hal} -day adult lift 'Tichet peda opening ra $0 $0 year: IS Manon anyone is holding them up for city design awards. As the influx of people continues, the pressure to develop the Wasatch will increase. Therefore it becomes increasingly important to control what kind of development we allow. The extended community of outdoor enthusiasts should be the people who are inolved in decisions on development. Too much responsibility for our land is placed in the hands of the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and the Utah government. While they have done a laudable job so far, it is time to take control, and resposibility for our lands. In the case of the recently proposed hydroelectric project in Little Cottonwood canyon, the Forest Service’s hands were tied. While Murray City and Whitmore Oxygen had every legal right to pursue this project, it was not ethically or environmentally feasible. The Forest Service commented in the report that riparian areas downstream would be negatively impacted, but that they have very little legal recourse, as the water rights were already purchased. If this were handled by a committee of residents, the response would have been much clearer. Quite probably the belief would have been “The negative impact to Little Cottonwood Creek outweighs the gain of power. Therefor this project should not Pe SOR Brighton’s Snow R 801- First formal apology: The staff and pit crew of the Wasatch Canyon Reporter would like to apologize to James Hunter Holland and the US Ski Team for unintentionally cael Mr. Holland’s good name. Having know Mr. Holland since he was knee | : high to a Boll Weevil we can Say he is unequivocally the most honest and forthright 0 of 7 a mystery itiTicket Cost of an alla go forward.” There is a level of logic that somehow eludes business and bureaucracy. Honest appraisal of developmental impact escape those who are closely involved. In Vermont where | hail from, almost all development is controlled by the controversial Act 250. The people of Vermont openly acknowledge that what is special about Vermont is also very fragile. Aseries of strip malls can quickly destroy what _ makes it very precious to us. Under act 250 development of almost any size must meet stringent environmental and public impact requirements. The effect is an incredible nuisance to many, but the price is worthwhile in preservation and Sena np of Vermont. What | believe might work is some form of citizen oversight committee which oversees and approves all* development in the Wasatch Front Range. Hopefully the people who live and recreate in these mountains would be able to more effectively determine what is healthy development. “The one exception should be the town of Alta which does a far better job determining acceptable development than any one else. mber Number of lifts operati Base Depth mid ra Half Day Tickeyy” T $0 $0 day starts at 12:30 snowbird WwW Snowbird’s General Information Number 801-742-2222 Number of lifts operating e218 9 Base Depth mid mountain 144” Cost of an all area adult lift Ticket 1/2 Day Ticket $20 $20 Half day starts at 9:00 to 1:30 or 12:30 to dose man on the planet. 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