HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-25-22 Public Comment - M. Linhoff - Fowler Avenue Connection project bad for BozemanFrom:Mary Linhoff
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Subject:Fowler Avenue Connection project bad for Bozeman
Date:Monday, July 25, 2022 8:42:05 PM
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I advocate for an in perpetuity, non-paved trail system with naturalwater flow.
My family and I will be personally affected by the
destruction of this critical waterway and green
space. My grandchildren and I walk this path 3x week,
watching for the nesting owl. We listen and try to identify the
bird's songs. My grandchildren will be robbed of delighting in
nature. Children are the future and need to explore the
natural world and get exercise.
I oppose the destruction of this unique greenspace corridor the
importance of SLDC was documented in a study.
The Oak Street-to-Babcock Street greenspace corridor is a
subsection of Bozeman’s 122-year-old (circa 1900) Section
Line Ditch Corridor (SLDC), which over 20 years ago was
found to be ecologically important to native Montana plants
(e.g., cottonwood trees) and wildlife (e.g., migratory
birds). Historic loss of this unique Cottonwood habitat and its
home for the diversity of our local wildlife must be preserved.
You owe it to our children.
Your leadership in preserving and honoring ecological
importance is critical to our families.
Mary Linhoff