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Resident urges council to help conserve 990 acres north of Cumberland
Summary
Linda Stevens asked the council to support saving roughly 990 acres north of Cumberland (Lizard Mountain/White River area), citing recreation access, habitat and local well concerns if industrial mining proceeds.
Linda Stevens described childhood and long-term recreational use of the Lizard Mountain and White River area north of Cumberland and said the community should work to save '990 acres just North of Cumberland' from industrial use. She told the council the area offers low‑slope trails suitable for older residents and noted her concern about potential impacts to private wells if a large project is approved.
Stevens said county and state agencies have expressed some interest in preservation and urged the city to support conservation efforts. Council did not vote or direct staff during the meeting; the comment was part of the public-comment period and the speaker offered to answer questions afterward.
