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Resident urges council to back efforts to conserve 990 acres north of Cumberland
Summary
Linda Stevens told the council that about 990 acres north of Cumberland, including Lizard Mountain and White River access, offer recreation and well‑protection value; she urged preservation and said county and state agencies had signaled interest in the land.
During public comment Linda Stevens described longstanding recreational use of roughly 990 acres north of Cumberland, including access to the White River and trails around Lizard Mountain. Stevens urged the council and public to support efforts to protect the parcel for recreation, wildlife and groundwater/well protection; she said county and state interests had indicated potential willingness to help conserve the property.
Stevens said the area provides low‑slope terrain appropriate for older users and families and described a history of access that has been diminished by closures on the White River. She asked the council to consider conservation options and to coordinate with county and state partners that have been suggested as possible funders or stewards.
