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The Confluence
Winter 2001
PARCland and Kalorama
Kalorama, the development with the shopping center
name, hopes to build 97 lots for as many homes on the prominent
ridges seen in this photo. The north fork of the American is eligible
for Wild & Scenic River protection.
PARCland is an 80 acre tract of
land on the north fork of the American River below Applegate.
On the USGS Greenwood quadrangle it is most of the word American.
It was purchased in the early 1990's as a sanctuary for the
community to enjoy the pristine beauty of the canyons and
witness the life-cycles of the flora and fauna associated
with the river canyon eco-system. There are no lights or other
signs of civilization visible from PARCland. It is one of
those sanctified places that buries itself in the wild heart.
PARC utilizes the land for guided youth and adult "leave-no-trace"
river explorations and camping.
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| The pelvic
bone from a small deer, found on PARCland, appears as a surreal,
native, spirit mask protecting the wild in this canyon paradise. |
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Kalorama is currently preparing an environmental impact
report for their monstrous project that will include light
and scenic view pollution, loss of wildlife habitat, urban
logging, new roads, huge firebreaks, trenching, runoff pollution,
utilities and many more negative impacts associated with
such a large development. Fortunately, by law they are forbidden
from developing the steepest part of the canyon.
Community-based Applegate Alert has information on the status
of Kalorama and what you can do to help shape the wild and
scenic future of this river canyon area. For information
contact Karen Killebrew at 530 878-1049.
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series of ecology-based river adventure trips for youth
and adults to PARCland for the community in the spring
of 2002. If you are able to help facilitate these trips
or would like to participate, please contact Tom Toy
at 530 885-5192. |
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