r/Eugene • u/Turbulent-Law7722 • Dec 01 '24

Petition to save Tv Butte in Oakridge! Activism

If we let this project happen, local tourism will go down which will take away jobs and harm our economy, on top of the environment. Here’s hoping I can post the link in the comments?

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u/ScaleEarnhardt Dec 01 '24

There’s two right next to the McKenzie River in Eugene, too. No issues with those. Regulations keep those operations running tight ships.

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u/oreferngonian Dec 01 '24

And do you want to live next to it?

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u/ScaleEarnhardt Dec 01 '24

Yeah, actually. I live in direct sight of one, not even half a mile away. I was incredibly skeptical when I first moved to this location, as my work is in Ag and I rely on ground water rights and our drinking water is well water, and we are down stream. I test my water regularly, it’s never been anything other than amazingly clean.

We also never hear blasts, like, as in I literally have never heard a single blast. I used to work ski resorts seasonally, and we’d hear the avalanche blasts almost every day during peak season, so I’m familiar with the sound.

Honestly, I drive past the place every day, and even though I initially had my suspicions, I’ve watched their work from afar and I’ve been impressed how clean and hardworking they are. I know this potential operation being discussed will come with its own specific variables, but the one I’m next to has earned my respect.

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u/oreferngonian Dec 01 '24

And not bring in city limits any revenue from taxes goes down the hill to lane county and rarely comes back up

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u/ScaleEarnhardt Dec 02 '24

I wonder if that could be negotiated too. Everybody is already moving pieces around the board. There might be a way to have it benefit the city, especially since revitalizing Oakridge should be a priority of Lane Co.