Protect the Sunland Area. Do not let these woildfires get out of control.
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Devin C
10 years ago
Save the lawn!!!
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PhyllisJWood
10 years ago
pleasesave our defensible space.
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Susie Good
10 years ago
Please stop killing the irrigated gras that is protecting the Sunland area.
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Theresa King
10 years ago
Please do NOT increase the wildfire hazzard by removing all green defensible vegetation around the homes at Sunland. The residents rely on the grass area as a safety barrier. Thank you.
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Corinna O'Brien
10 years ago
Take only pictures, leave only footprints.
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Jennifer Fisher
10 years ago
in just the short time the river was down our homes suffered from high winds and extreme sand conditions. houses exteriors and interiors have been adversely affected. this was with a grass buffer. once that is gone, how will GPUD handle the continuous onslaught of sand blowing into our homes when the buffer is brought back to dry vegetation and sand. Eliminating the fire buffer area is just such a dangerous concept for our homes. We have already seen many homes and habitat destroyed and would like to keep Sunland safe for all persons and animals alike. (we have bald eagles now, on the trees that grow due to our watering. once that stops, those trees will die. )
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Kathy mugnos
10 years ago
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Grassy areas on the water provide safe comfortable place for the public to boat to and is less likely to burn than the natural habitat. Many more live down here as residents, and know there is only one way out of Sunland in case of fire. Some safe green areas by the water provide an escape to the river for all!
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Matthew Edwards
10 years ago
Buffers should be installed not removed
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Fredric J Sigmund
10 years ago
We need your help with this important/critical issue!
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Starla DeLap
10 years ago
I do not feel that any of the changes proposed by Grant PUD has any benefit to our community or wildlife habitat. In the past few years, we have seen wild turkeys, coyotes, deer and numerous other animals. We have been safe from vandalism and have maintained a feeling of safety. Eliminating the fire buffer, and the grass that has been there for many years makes absolutely no sense. We have enjoyed playing on the grass with our kids and the neighbor kids for several years, and to take away all of this for a reason that has yet to be explained with any clarity must be stopped. I have yet to see a "logical" explanation from Grant PUD as to why they think any of these changes would be of any benefit. We need to maintain the green fire-buffers and protect our property and our safety.
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russell cowin
10 years ago
there is absolutely no reason to get rid of the grass lawns at sun land geese and everything live on the grass it is one of the few recreation areas on the columbia there is plenty of natural habitat up and down the whole rive
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Kate Wakefield
10 years ago
My dad built our house on River Drive. We have enjoyed it for 22 years. I learned to drive in Sunland and have years of wonderful memories. I want my son to love it as much as I do without the risk of fire and exposure to the chemicals that PUD is using to kill the lawns. IS MY SON GOING TO BE PLAYING ON WEEDS AND ROUNDUP?
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John Probst
10 years ago
PUD will incur considerable expense in destroying the existing buffer as well as the cost of the replacement grass and shrubs, plus the cost of labor to plant.
In addition, my experience with xeriscaping has shown me that without irrigation water to establish the new plantings, most will not survive. I fail to understand the need for this change, let alone the wisdom of such a change.
We have witnessed the devastating power of wildfires this summer. Creating conditions that increase the probability of property damage from wildfires makes no sense.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Greg Apt
10 years ago
I visit Crescent Bar many times a year and grew up in Eastern Washington. The wild fire danger to homes can be significant. Every precaution should be taken to reduce the danger of loss of property.
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John Whiteman holtz
10 years ago
Get er done
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Jerry Fulkerson
10 years ago
I strongly believe the land/buffer in question should remain as is.
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Dan Staggs
10 years ago
As a home owner in Crescent Bar, I am familiar with the wildfire risks in this area and support this petition.
Thanks,
Dan
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Dave Kessler
10 years ago
These grass areas should remain for fire protection. It is a waste of GCPUD funds to remove these grasses and replant. If you need additional mitigation area use less inhabited areas of the project boundary.
stop this!
Protect the Sunland Area. Do not let these woildfires get out of control.
Save the lawn!!!
pleasesave our defensible space.
Please stop killing the irrigated gras that is protecting the Sunland area.
Please do NOT increase the wildfire hazzard by removing all green defensible vegetation around the homes at Sunland. The residents rely on the grass area as a safety barrier. Thank you.
Take only pictures, leave only footprints.
in just the short time the river was down our homes suffered from high winds and extreme sand conditions. houses exteriors and interiors have been adversely affected. this was with a grass buffer. once that is gone, how will GPUD handle the continuous onslaught of sand blowing into our homes when the buffer is brought back to dry vegetation and sand. Eliminating the fire buffer area is just such a dangerous concept for our homes. We have already seen many homes and habitat destroyed and would like to keep Sunland safe for all persons and animals alike. (we have bald eagles now, on the trees that grow due to our watering. once that stops, those trees will die. )
Grassy areas on the water provide safe comfortable place for the public to boat to and is less likely to burn than the natural habitat. Many more live down here as residents, and know there is only one way out of Sunland in case of fire. Some safe green areas by the water provide an escape to the river for all!
Buffers should be installed not removed
We need your help with this important/critical issue!
I do not feel that any of the changes proposed by Grant PUD has any benefit to our community or wildlife habitat. In the past few years, we have seen wild turkeys, coyotes, deer and numerous other animals. We have been safe from vandalism and have maintained a feeling of safety. Eliminating the fire buffer, and the grass that has been there for many years makes absolutely no sense. We have enjoyed playing on the grass with our kids and the neighbor kids for several years, and to take away all of this for a reason that has yet to be explained with any clarity must be stopped. I have yet to see a "logical" explanation from Grant PUD as to why they think any of these changes would be of any benefit. We need to maintain the green fire-buffers and protect our property and our safety.
there is absolutely no reason to get rid of the grass lawns at sun land geese and everything live on the grass it is one of the few recreation areas on the columbia there is plenty of natural habitat up and down the whole rive
My dad built our house on River Drive. We have enjoyed it for 22 years. I learned to drive in Sunland and have years of wonderful memories. I want my son to love it as much as I do without the risk of fire and exposure to the chemicals that PUD is using to kill the lawns. IS MY SON GOING TO BE PLAYING ON WEEDS AND ROUNDUP?
PUD will incur considerable expense in destroying the existing buffer as well as the cost of the replacement grass and shrubs, plus the cost of labor to plant. In addition, my experience with xeriscaping has shown me that without irrigation water to establish the new plantings, most will not survive. I fail to understand the need for this change, let alone the wisdom of such a change. We have witnessed the devastating power of wildfires this summer. Creating conditions that increase the probability of property damage from wildfires makes no sense. Thank you for your consideration.
I visit Crescent Bar many times a year and grew up in Eastern Washington. The wild fire danger to homes can be significant. Every precaution should be taken to reduce the danger of loss of property.
Get er done
I strongly believe the land/buffer in question should remain as is.
As a home owner in Crescent Bar, I am familiar with the wildfire risks in this area and support this petition. Thanks, Dan
These grass areas should remain for fire protection. It is a waste of GCPUD funds to remove these grasses and replant. If you need additional mitigation area use less inhabited areas of the project boundary.