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The expansion of the Mt.
Ashland Ski Area in Southern Oregon's Siskiyou Mountains would
clear-cut old-growth forests, intrude into a pristine roadless area,
impact rare plant & animal habitat, and threaten the purity of the
city of Ashland's water supply.
The ski area receives
unpredictable snowfall, has required three financial bailouts, &
has relied heavily on federal & state funds to carry their expansion
proposal to this point.
The Environmental
Protection Agency has expressed
serious concerns over this
expansion. There is widespread concern in local
communities. Sustainable alternatives do exist.
Yet, the proponents keep
pushing forward.
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