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

[Bill Batchelor]

I don't think I have ever seen a power line tower without a dirt maintenance
road below it.   I could believe that a helicopter may be used to bring in
the heavy metal.  I would guess though that this will only be done when a
flat bed cant make it in.  And when the towers are built "with helicopter",
I have a hard time imagining that the workers on the ground, with all their
tools, plans, etc. are hiking in 10 miles.  I am going to start looking
closely in my area to see if I can find a single tower without a dirt road
below it.  It might be, I just have not noticed.

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Don Line
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 5:46 PM
To: montypct; pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Huge Powerlines Crossing the PCT in San Diego County

Here we go again !  yes, the proposed power line will cross the trail, but
the vast majority will be out of site from the trail...up to 10 miles away !
(not like the article in the Communicator suggests)  What damage are you
talking about ?  SDG&E is a very environmental friendly company and takes
it's work very serious.  Do you know how transmission lines are constructed
?  Many time the only access to the towers is via helicopters.  I've already
put my two cents work to the PUC......which I approve of the needed
'reliable' power that most of California needs. 
And, I'm working in my office as we speak....with the lights on !
don

>>> "montypct" <montypct at gmail.com> 2/7/2007 5:19 PM >>>
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.ht
ml
 (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
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