[at-l] Fwd: Saddleback agreement-ATC's perspective

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> Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 14:45:51 -0500
> To: Saddleback@atconf.org
> From: Saddleback@atconf.org
> Subject: Saddleback agreement-ATC's perspective
> 
> 
> 
> <excerpt>Dear A.T. supporter-
> 
> 
> As you know, the representatives of the US Department of Interior
> recently completed a tentative settlement agreement with the owners of
> Saddleback ski area.  I am writing to provide you with a summary of the
> agreement.  Depending on your perspective, the proverbial glass can be
> viewed as half full or half empty.  Following the agreement outline is
> ATC's perspective in a question-and-answer format.  
> 
> 
> It is important to note that the agreeement was forged by DOI (not NPS)
> in the context of a very unfavorable political climate in Maine, the
> strong desire of the Clinton administration to conclude a deal, and
> strong political pressure brought to bear on the issue by ski area
> represenatives.  Both the Maine congressional delegation and the
> administration wanted a settlement--almost at any cost. When
> negotiations rise to that level, they no longer are based primarily on
> the resource; rather, the decision tends to be based more on political
> expediencies.
> 
> 
> Maps to accompany the agreement can be found at
> http://www.appalachiantrail.org/protect/issues/saddleback.html.
> 
> 
> <underline>Elements of the Agreement</underline>:
> 
> 
> * Conveyance to the U.S. of approximately 1,115 acres in fee-simple
> ownership, including all of the ski-area ownership in the southeast
> quadrant of the property, a substantial interest surrounding Eddy Pond,
> and a corridor of varying width (generally in the range of 400 feet)
> bordering the Appalachian Trail along the ridgecrest between Saddleback
> peak and the peak of The Horn (see overview map).
> 
> 
> * A scenic easement affecting an additional approximately 320 acres in
> the Horn bowl area on the northwest side of the mountain (see overview
> map).
> 
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