2009.11.03
A wild and scenic New River
We're writing an editorial for Wednesday about potential Wild and Scenic River designation for 19 miles of the New River from Glen Lyn into West Virginia. The National Park Service studied the idea for nearly 20 years and finally issued a 194-page report that found evidence to support hte designation but ultimately recommended against it. Public comment on the recommendation runs through Friday. (Leave comments on the NPS site.)
In our editorial, we will recommend Congress and President Obama move forward with the designation. This glorious stretch of natural beauty deserves protection. Opposition primarily is coming from West Virginia where some residents and local governments want to keep the option to develop along the river.
Our editorial will also urge the Giles County Board of Supervisors to approve a resolution on Wednesday supporting the designation.
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Here is hoping they can save this beautiful river and surrounding area for future generation.
Comment by Bill Hudson — November 3, 2009 @ 11:44 am
GOT MY VOTE
Comment by Joe — November 3, 2009 @ 12:06 pm
I support it as well. Love the NRV and the river.
Comment by T Witten — November 3, 2009 @ 12:34 pm
You know, I think it would be a great spot for a nice hotel, fine dining room and maybe a quaint little coffee shop. Maybe toss in a small dam so we could have a natural pool just downstream. And stock it with carp for the naturalists.
Comment by Al — November 3, 2009 @ 2:20 pm
#4 You can go to SML that might be your cup of tea but I would not swim in it or eat any fish from it.
Comment by Bill Hudson — November 3, 2009 @ 3:56 pm