[pct-l] Huge Powerlines Crossing the PCT in San Diego County

[montypct]

There are proposed 500 kv 16 story tall power lines proposed by San Diego Gas and Electric that in no way can get from point A to point B without crossing the PCT.  They will do a lot of damage in other nearby wilderness areas too.


Here's some more information (from The Wilderness Society) about the hearing that Monty mentioned last week:

San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDGE) is proposing to build a massive powerline through designated wilderness in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Wilderness designation should protect wild lands forever. Unfortunately, there's an exception in California law that allows state wilderness to be de-designated in some situations. SDGE is attempting to profit from this loophole. For the first time in California's history, a state wilderness could lose its protection.

The California State Park and Recreation Commission is the governing body that can de-designate state park wilderness. They will vote on SDGE's proposal on February 8. 

Your input is essential - before the Commission votes - so please  come to the meeting or write a letter to voice your opinion!

If you want to help by simply showing up or even sign up to say a few words, here's some info:

http://kdfuller.blogspot.com/2007/01/save-anza-borrego-on-february-8-2007.html  (Sierra club announcement)

http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24490

http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/northcounty/Sunrise.asp

There's a public hearing at 2:30 with the California public utilities Commission and 7:00 pm with the California state Parks.

A statement from the PCTA will be read at both.

Free Food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No, but maybe that got some hiker's attention.



Warner Springs Monty