[Occupymendocino] Fw: a rapid letter writing campaign

[Ann Rennacker]

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From: George <george at mcn.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 9:58 AM
To: NHUDG
Subject: a rapid letter writing campaign

Hello All,

Last night at the DTSC meeting, Tom Lanphar stated clearly that we need an informative letter writing campaign to help DTSC formulate a strong response to G-P’s proposals for the mill pond and the south ponds. We must state, over and over, that "we do not accept" the G-P proposal. "Community Acceptance" is supposed to be central to the CalEPA criteria.

Can we get thousands of e-mails sent to Tom by August 15th? Perhaps from far and wide - not just the coastal community? This could be crucial in effecting the best possible outcome. Can we use social media to promote an e-mail effort?  This isn’t all we need to do, but it could be crucial in effecting the best possible outcome. Tom has to formulate the DTSC response to G-P’s Draft Feasibility Study by the end of August. This DTSC response will be sent to G-P to consider, or reject or just dither around with.

NOW is the time to make our positions clear. This is analogous to the question of gaining “standing” in an EIR. If we wait for many months, it will be too late. This long delay is G-P’s prerogative, and probably they will take as long as they can. We learned last night it could be as long as nine months, but then we will be told, “why didn’t you come forward with these issues sooner?” Totally disingenuous, but this is just what they will do. Never mind that they have delayed this process in every imaginable way for 15 years!

Please address all responses to NHUDG - <nhudg at mcn.org<mailto:nhudg at mcn.org>>

In the months following we can figure out additional ways to put on pressure. As was pointed out, last night, our case will be much stronger if we can formulate a clearer picture of what our community really wants.

Last night went well, if you feel like writing Tom immediately here is his e-mail: TLanphar at dtsc.ca.gov<mailto:TLanphar at dtsc.ca.gov>
He made it clear he would prefer e-mail. If you do, please remember “EQ, T and SLR.” i.e. earthquake, tsunami and sea level rise.

Many thanks,

George

A link to the Draft FS:



Please read at least in part. You will see that G-P proposes leaving the mill pond "as is”, and many other unpleasant things.
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