Save Hunters Hot Springs Oregon
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We are against any geothermal power development at the Lakeview Town Well located at Hunters Hot Springs in Lakeview, Oregon, as described in the DRAFT Environmental Assessment: South Central Oregon Economic Development District's Town of Lakeview Geothermal Project, Lake County, Oregon (DOE/EA 1701) dated January 2011.
The Town Well, a geothermal well, is currently being used to supply the Warner Creek Correctional Facility with geothermal water; the proposal is to double that output to generate electricity.
It is already documented that current use is negatively impacting the geyser, Old Perpetual, and the nearby springs; the Aquifer Impact Study prepared as part of the Environment Assessment for the geothermal power generation project documents a negative water table impact of 3 feet to 200+ feet at Hunters Hot Springs drying them completely.
The EA states the first line of mitigation measure is to provide water from the Town Well; the second to shut down the project. This is unacceptable, as the springs themselves have scientific and wildlife value in their own right and would be destroyed if just water is supplied to keep area ponds full. Furthermore, shutting down a multi-million dollar project after it has been constructed is unlikely.
Hunters Hot Springs have been used by humans and wildlife for centuries. The springs are still used by area residents and visitors from around the world. The geyser is internationally known and used as an economic tool for tourism. The spring should be left alone and protected from development such as this proposed by the Town of Lakeview.
The Town Well, a geothermal well, is currently being used to supply the Warner Creek Correctional Facility with geothermal water; the proposal is to double that output to generate electricity.
It is already documented that current use is negatively impacting the geyser, Old Perpetual, and the nearby springs; the Aquifer Impact Study prepared as part of the Environment Assessment for the geothermal power generation project documents a negative water table impact of 3 feet to 200+ feet at Hunters Hot Springs drying them completely.
The EA states the first line of mitigation measure is to provide water from the Town Well; the second to shut down the project. This is unacceptable, as the springs themselves have scientific and wildlife value in their own right and would be destroyed if just water is supplied to keep area ponds full. Furthermore, shutting down a multi-million dollar project after it has been constructed is unlikely.
Hunters Hot Springs have been used by humans and wildlife for centuries. The springs are still used by area residents and visitors from around the world. The geyser is internationally known and used as an economic tool for tourism. The spring should be left alone and protected from development such as this proposed by the Town of Lakeview.
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Anna Marieg
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Really? Lets put a power plant next to Old Faithful also!! whats next?
Address; Zip Code
97756
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Vicky Ss
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Keep private industry alive and keep the geyser
Address; Zip Code
2309 14th St., Baker City, OR 97814
40.
Barry Michaels
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It is in the best interest of the Lakeview community to preserve its natural resources
Address; Zip Code
62672 larkview road Bend OR 97701
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Marissa S
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Fight the power! Listen to the people!
Address; Zip Code
2309 14th St., Baker City, OR 97814
30.
Molly Elizabethh
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Please leave the hot spring alone!
Address; Zip Code
605 1/2 W Hays Street #1 Boise, ID 83702
28.
Melladee M
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Please save Hunters Hot Springs!
Address; Zip Code
510 Norway Ave., Silverton, OR 97381
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Chris Z
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Please see www.savehuntershotsprings.org for more information.
Address; Zip Code
Lakeview, Oregon 97630
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