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Resident urges council to back preservation of 990 acres north of Cumberland
Summary
A longtime local recreational user asked the council to support efforts to preserve roughly 990 acres north of Cumberland, including Lizard Mountain, citing public access and well‑water concerns if large projects proceed.
Linda Stevens told the council she has long used the Lizard Mountain and White River areas for hiking, biking and horseback riding and asked the city to consider preservation of about 990 acres north of Cumberland. She said the area offers accessible terrain for older residents and expressed concern residents’ wells could be affected by large projects in the watershed.
Stevens said she has heard state and county officials may be interested in conservation and urged the council to support efforts to keep the land available for public outdoor use; she closed by asking council members to reach out if they had questions.
