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Resident urges council to help save 990 acres north of Cumberland and protect wells
Summary
A resident urged preservation of about 990 acres north of Cumberland around Lizard Mountain, citing recreational access, water‑well concerns, and possible county/state interest in acquisition.
Linda Stevens told council she has used trails around Lizard Mountain since childhood and urged the city to support efforts to save roughly 990 acres north of Cumberland. "We're talking about saving the, 990 acres just North of Cumberland where Lizard Mountain is," she said, and described a variety of outdoor uses — horseback riding, hiking and river access — that would be lost if large‑scale development occurs.
Stevens raised local water concerns, telling the council many residents rely on wells and that a large project "people are worried about their wells if a big project like that goes in." She said county and state entities have indicated potential interest in preservation and encouraged council and staff to support efforts to conserve the land for public outdoor use.
