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

Thu Feb 8 13:31:57 CST 2007

Per the CPUC/BLM meeting I attended Wednesdy, The I-8 option and many others 
are still open, even if they are not somehow prefered or acceptable in 
statements by SDG&E.  These printed maps I received from CPUC/BLM have 
options open that will greatly impact a wilderness experience on a National 
Scienic Trail (the PCT).
An SDG&E rep told me these options were still open too.
Printed copies of these maps plus Q&A with SDG&E should be available at 2pm 
or sooner in Borrego Springs.

Sierra Club has a rally going concerning the power lines in Anza Borrego 
State Park at 7pm (Show up at 6pm).
Many, many Sierra Club outings are in this park every year.  Grow your hair 
long and bring a protest sign.  Expect the last living survivors of the 60's 
to do a song they wrote called "Wires" at the Park's hearing.

Today

2pm for a statement from the PCTA

7pm to save the park

Borrego Springs Resort

1112 Tilting T Dr., Borrego Springs, CA

Warner springs Monty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Roberts" <kenandeb at sover.net>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 10:41 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Powerlines Crossing the PCT in San Diego County

> Electricity is a wonderful product. I spent a bit of time reviewing the
> maps of the proposed routes. None of the maps I have seen show the
> transmission route in relation to the PCT. I used the SDG&E maps to trace
> what I have interpeted at the routes of the alternative transmission line
> corridors on a topographic map along with the PCT. It can be viewed at
> http://www.sover.net/~kenandeb/topo/pctpowerline.jpg
> It appears to me that the preferred alignment follows the route of the PCT
> within 1 to 2 miles the length of the San Fellipe Hills, for 8 to 10 
> miles.
> A alternative route that follows the road is even closer.
>
> It has been my experience that Electric Utilities will propose power lines
> that solve the engineering problem, at the least cost, and the where it is
> politically feasible. SDG&E has eliminated the possibility of running the
> line beside the only existing major transmission route from the interior
> desert (one s) into San Diego County. That line runs close to the Mexican
> Border and follows the Interstate 8 I believe. Their reasoning is that
> power needs to be brought into the northern San Diego area. To closely
> follow an existing transmission route also increases the chance of both
> lines being out at the same time therefore decreasing reliability. I also
> suspect that building another transmission line south/north through San
> Diego County to support Northern San Diego County could be quite difficult
> and expensive.
>
> I would love to hear what anyone has learned from the current meetings.
> Thanks,
> Ken Roberts
>
>
>
>
> Message: 34
> Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:45:52 -0800
> From: "Don Line" <DON at roel.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Huge Powerlines Crossing the PCT in San Diego
> County
> To: "montypct" <montypct at gmail.com>,<pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net>
> Message-ID: <45CA104F.F238.0025.0 at roel.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>
> 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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