Fwd: Chico decision

[SeEttaM]

Also note that Linda Hodges from Auken Audubon and a person whose name i did not get also spoke.

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From: SeEttaM <see...@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Aug 12, 2020, 1:45 PM
Subject: Re: Chico decision this Weds
To: Peg Rooney <drp...@gmail.com>
Cc: Harry Rurup <hant...@yahoo.com>, Lura Zimmerman <zl...@hotmail.com>, Richard/Mary Tucey <rtu...@gmail.com>, Leon Bright <urr...@comcast.net>, Mark Yaeger <rad...@hotmail.com>, Brandon Percival <flamm...@gmail.com>, Margie Joy <mar...@juno.com>

I listened to and spoke at the State Land Board meeting just a bit ago in regards to Chico Basin plans. I spoke as an individual citizen as Peg had already sent in AVAS comments and from the perspective as the person who worked to put Chico Basin into Stewardship Trust status originally  for AVAS.

The good news is the State Land Board membership voted unanimously to retain the entirety of Chico Basin Ranch (not sell part of it) and to lease it as one entity (not dividing into 3 sections and leasing separately) and to extend this to 2034.  This is a big win for conservation of the natural values and for those who enjoy birding at the Ranch. 

Let me note that the Commissioners took note of the significant interest in the Ranch as indicated by the many comments submitted.  So yes, comments are helpful.

SeEttaMoss 

On Sun, Aug 9, 2020, 11:33 AM Peg Rooney <drp...@gmail.com> wrote:

FYI

I wrote comments on behalf of Audubon Colorado Council  asking to keep Chico Basin Ranch intact.

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From: linda hodges <hiker...@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Aug 9, 2020 at 10:53 AM
Subject: Chico decision this Weds
To: Linda Hodges <hiker...@gmail.com>

All,

You may have seen my cobirds letter - if not, the State Land Board will be voting on the future of Chico THIS WEDS, AUGUST 12th. This came as a surprise to Duke Phillips, the lessee, as well.

If possible, please pass info on to your members, and ask that they write to the State Land Board by NOON THIS TUESDAY, AUGUST 11^th. You may comment via their website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHLoANsTkJyomSRsPJm5aNH5EA-2sA8h7RlM8Df_ESURzjSQ/viewform

The SLB staff is expected to recommend keeping Chico intact, but it sounds as though they'd like to see it divided into 3 parcels.

In addition, please consider attending the virtual meeting Wednesday August 12, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm. You may also make real-time comments during the meeting using the Q&A feature in Zoom. The Board Packet includes details about the proposal and can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pgsT9COM-SRV8AaMv_i7hcqx8CXOE9X0/view
To attend the meeting virtually, register using the Zoom link: 
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kMqrPX3RRneG-C_40xN-_g

 A copy of Aiken Audubon’s letter to the SLB can be found on our website here. 

Many thanks for all that you've done to protect this migratory haven.

Linda

Linda Hodges

Conservation Chair

Aiken Audubon Society

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Congratulations! 

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