HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-27 J. Craig - Email re Public Comment1
Chenelle Hale
From:Joseph Craig <jcraigski@gmail.com>
Sent:Friday, August 27, 2021 11:11 AM
To:William Groves
Subject:Public Comment regarding the remand hearing, LUBA No, 2018-140
[EXTERNAL EMAIL]
Public Comment regarding the remand hearing, LUBA No, 2018-140
I am concerned about the construction of the proposed Thornburgh Resort. I am concerned about the effects of
Thornburgh Resort's extensive water usage. The proposed plan will withdraw millions of gallons of water from the
underlying aquifer, negatively affecting Whychus Creek. The Thornburgh Resort reached an agreement over water use
with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) in 2008. The resort claimed it would rely on certain cold water
sources. It appears that those water sources may no longer be available. Central Oregon was very different in 2008 and
in recent years the demands on water have greatly increased and the supply from natural sources have been less every
year. I am opposed to Deschutes County allowing any further development of Thornburgh Resort until the resort
demonstrates it complies with the county code requirements for full mitigation of the effects on fish and wildlife. If the
water sources have changed, the public should have the right to participate in the process of reaching a new agreement
with ODFW to ensure full mitigation of the effects on fish and wildlife. I hope the county considers the impact on central
Oregon’s water supply and wildfire risk in every decision.
Sincerely,
Joseph Craig
2807 NW Shields Drive
Bend, OR 97703
Board Member
The Conservation Alliance
2843 NW Lolo Drive
Bend, OR 97701