Spring Creek residents urge caution as rezoning, possible ski resort could bisect mule‑deer migration
Spring Creek Open Space Advocates told the Elko County advisory board that two rezoning applications — including a possible ski resort and subdivision of about 900 acres — could bisect a mule deer migration corridor and strain a closed water basin. The board agreed to gather more information and consider submitting comments to the Planning Commission.
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Chair Owen Bake opened discussion of a proposed Spring Creek land development that the board was asked to comment on to the Elko County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners. Angela Gamble, speaking for Spring Creek Open Space Advocates on behalf of Jim Connolly, said the two pending rezoning applications include one for a ski resort (referred to in the record as "application 20") and another for a ~900‑acre parcel proposed to be broken into smaller lots.
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