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

[montypct]

Maybe you're right Don, but what you have described is not what is on the table as of what was presented yesterday at a California Public Utilities Comission's hearing.  Quite a few options and alternatives are still alive.  Could be they were presenting misinformation.  Could be I'm wrong too.

The hearing is for anyone to express concerns and make suggestions.  Your insights and opinions may be valuable.  Please join the crowd and sign up to speak for three minutes.  I guarantee your views will be listened to by more than just the pannels.  

Another major concern is Anza Borrego State Park.






  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Don Line 
  To: montypct ; pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net 
  Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 5:45 PM
  Subject: Re: [pct-l] Huge Powerlines Crossing the PCT in San DiegoCounty


  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.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
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