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Local residents urge preservation of 990 acres north of Cumberland
Summary
Speakers urged the council to support efforts to protect roughly 990 acres north of Cumberland, highlighting recreation, scenic access to the White River, and resident concerns about well impacts if a large project proceeds.
Linda Stevens addressed the council to press for conserving an estimated 990 acres north of Cumberland around Lizard Mountain. She described long-term personal use of the area for hiking, horseback riding and family recreation, and said the property offers both river access and areas suitable for older visitors. Stevens said residents worry about well-water impacts if a large-scale project is permitted and noted she had been told county and state entities might be interested in preservation.
Her remarks were framed as an appeal for council awareness and support; she did not present a formal petition at the meeting but asked the council to consider land-protection options and to coordinate with county and state partners where appropriate.
