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The problem . . . |
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| #1 - Scenic Ridges and Hillsides
of Roanoke County |
Developments are encroaching on
our mountain vistas. Beneficial forest habitat
is being destroyed; natural beauty is being transformed into unattractive urban sprawl. |
Roanoke County must say
"NO" to development on slopes and ridges. A
proper zoning ordinance can save our scenery. Contact:Annie Krochalis
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| #2 - Virginia's
Explore Park |
A
long term lease with few restrictions raises the specter of destructive development in
this publicly owned natural, recreational,
educational and historic resource. |
Zoning and land
use restrictions must be applied to preserve the natural areas and prevent inappropriate
development on this PUBLIC LAND. Contact:Annie Krochalis |
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| #3 - George
Washington & Jefferson National Forests |
Logging and road
building lead to loss of mature and old growth forests, wildlife habitat, biological
diversity and places for
backcountry recreation |
Protect wildlands,
end commercial logging on National Forests, and begin needed work to restore degraded
areas of the forest. More information. Contact: Sherman
Bamford |
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| #4 - Roanoke River
and Riparian Area |
A misguided flood
control project will do little to reduce flooding but much to destroy the natural ecology along the river. |
Restrict
development in the flood plain, encourage relocation of buildings in flood prone areas,
more vegetation and expanded greenways. Contact: Bill Modica |
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| #5 - Interstate 81
Corridor |
If implemented,
massive 8-lane I-81 will destroy habitat, create a magnet for even more truck traffic, add
to air & noise pollution, and disrupt travel for years. |
Abandon the STAR
solution - it is a flawed boondoggle. Fix the
worst trouble spots on I-81, invest in rail transport, enforce traffic regulations. Contact: Bob Egbert
More details |
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| #6 - Air Quality |
Pollution
from obsolete coal-fired power plants is believed to cause 1,000 deaths, 28,000 asthma
attacks, and thousands of lost work days in Virginia annually. |
We support
Virginia's "Clean Smokestacks" bill, which will force the dirtiest power plants
to use existing technology to clean up their act. Contact: Diana Christopulos
More details |
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| #7 - Route 221
Corridor - South Roanoke County |
Proposed widening
of this road and resulting urban sprawl will alter the rural character and increase
commuter traffic. Of particular concern is Poages Mill Farm area. |
Adhere to the
Community Plan designating areas as “Rural Village” to limit commercial
development; expand “Rural Preserve” zoning.
Contact: Annie Krochalis |
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| #8 - Blue Ridge
Parkway scenic vistas |
Encroaching
developments are increasingly visible from the Blue Ridge Parkway, destroying its appeal
as the major tourist attraction of our region |
Local governments
should impose restrictions on the amount and nature of development within the viewshed of
the Parkway. Contact: Pam Berberich |
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| #9 - Area streams
impaired by soil erosion & runoff |
Many tributary
streams are being significantly impaired by siltation and other pollution from improperly
managed developments and other sources. |
Regulations to
encourage Low Impact Development (LID) and stop excessive storm water runoff must be put
into effect. Contact: Bill Modica |
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| #10 -Interstate 73
(proposed) |
A new Interstate
through our region will lead to unacceptable levels of congestion & noise, destruction
of historic villages & neighborhoods, and more air pollution. |
We support the
upgrade the existing US 220 South rather than building I-73 over new terrain. When it comes to highways, more is not better! Contact Bob Egbert
More details |
