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Resident urges council to support saving 990 acres north of Cumberland
Summary
A longtime hiker asked the council to help preserve about 990 acres north of Cumberland, including Lizard Mountain and White River access, and raised concerns about local wells if large-scale development proceeds.
Linda Stevens, who said she grew up hiking the area, urged the council to support conservation efforts for roughly 990 acres north of Cumberland including access around Lizard Mountain. "This is a beautiful piece of property," she said, describing trails, river access and terrain suitable for older residents. Stevens raised groundwater concerns, saying "a lot of the residents are worried about their wells if a big project like that goes in."
Stevens told the council that county and state entities have shown interest in conserving the land and asked the city to consider options that would preserve public access and protect water resources. She concluded by inviting questions and asking the council to note local interest in preserving open space.
