Amador County - A power line through the high country proposed by Kirkwood Ski Resort is a red flag among local environmentalists. The Kirkwood Meadows Utility District has proposed a power line to run from Kirkwood to Salt Springs Reservoir. The line will run above ground in some locations and may run underground in others. Two routes are under consideration, one generally to Bear River Reservoir and then along Highway 88, and the other in the backcountry through Long Valley. Katherine Evatt, Board Director of the Foothill Conservancy, says that the project could benefit the environment, but could also be detrimental if not implemented properly. The power line would replace diesel generators at Kirkwood, which have a history of air pollution and diesel spills. But Evatt says the power line could also have potential impacts on scenic beauty, wildlife habitat, adjacent wilderness, historic and cultural resources, and the backcountry character of the area. As previously reported, two public meetings were held at the Jackson Civic Center on Wednesday and the KPMUD office in Kirkwood. We’ll have details on the outcome of these meetings in an upcoming broadcast. Staff Report This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday, 08 April 2009 22:36
Kirkwood Power Line
Amador County - A power line through the high country proposed by Kirkwood Ski Resort is a red flag among local environmentalists. The Kirkwood Meadows Utility District has proposed a power line to run from Kirkwood to Salt Springs Reservoir. The line will run above ground in some locations and may run underground in others. Two routes are under consideration, one generally to Bear River Reservoir and then along Highway 88, and the other in the backcountry through Long Valley. Katherine Evatt, Board Director of the Foothill Conservancy, says that the project could benefit the environment, but could also be detrimental if not implemented properly. The power line would replace diesel generators at Kirkwood, which have a history of air pollution and diesel spills. But Evatt says the power line could also have potential impacts on scenic beauty, wildlife habitat, adjacent wilderness, historic and cultural resources, and the backcountry character of the area. As previously reported, two public meetings were held at the Jackson Civic Center on Wednesday and the KPMUD office in Kirkwood. We’ll have details on the outcome of these meetings in an upcoming broadcast. Staff Report This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
