Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Virginia
Related: About this forumEagle 'hot spot' in Virginia could be replaced by a golf course and resort
Eagle 'hot spot' in Virginia could be replaced by a golf course and resortHealth & Science
By Darryl Fears July 21
TAPPAHANNOCK, Va. The emerald tree canopy on this towns scenic high cliffs is something of a luxury community for bald eagles. There are gorgeous views of the Rappahannock River, nice fishing and tasty seafood. Best of all, its one of the top places in the Chesapeake Bay region to raise their young.
But if the corporation that owns the land where they live has its way, moving day will come soon. Richmond County recently approved a request from Diatomite Corporation of America to rezone a large section of the cliffs for a sprawling resort with pricey housing and an 18-hole golf course atop a habitat used by tens of thousands of eagles each year.
The proposed development on the rezoned land has set off a heated skirmish in sleepy Richmond County, which federal troops occupied during the Civil War. It also is known as the place where native tribes fired arrows at explorer John Smith as he sailed through in 1608. In the fall, the county board will consider whether to allow construction.
....
You feel like youre being shot at all the time, said Robert Smith, an attorney for Diatomite, which is based in Miami, according to court records. The land that conservationists call historic and pristine was once denuded for resources to fight the Civil War, Smith said. Now, the eagle population, which has rebounded nationwide after being classified as endangered, is so plentiful that they appear to be everywhere in Virginia, he said. ... Its a false assumption that man and nature cant co-exist, Smith said.
By Darryl Fears July 21
TAPPAHANNOCK, Va. The emerald tree canopy on this towns scenic high cliffs is something of a luxury community for bald eagles. There are gorgeous views of the Rappahannock River, nice fishing and tasty seafood. Best of all, its one of the top places in the Chesapeake Bay region to raise their young.
But if the corporation that owns the land where they live has its way, moving day will come soon. Richmond County recently approved a request from Diatomite Corporation of America to rezone a large section of the cliffs for a sprawling resort with pricey housing and an 18-hole golf course atop a habitat used by tens of thousands of eagles each year.
The proposed development on the rezoned land has set off a heated skirmish in sleepy Richmond County, which federal troops occupied during the Civil War. It also is known as the place where native tribes fired arrows at explorer John Smith as he sailed through in 1608. In the fall, the county board will consider whether to allow construction.
....
You feel like youre being shot at all the time, said Robert Smith, an attorney for Diatomite, which is based in Miami, according to court records. The land that conservationists call historic and pristine was once denuded for resources to fight the Civil War, Smith said. Now, the eagle population, which has rebounded nationwide after being classified as endangered, is so plentiful that they appear to be everywhere in Virginia, he said. ... Its a false assumption that man and nature cant co-exist, Smith said.
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
4 replies, 1298 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
ReplyReply to this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
Rec (6)
ReplyReply to this post
4 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Eagle 'hot spot' in Virginia could be replaced by a golf course and resort (Original Post)
mahatmakanejeeves
Jul 2015
OP
pscot
(21,024 posts)1. FORE!
mahatmakanejeeves
(57,664 posts)2. How did D****d T***p let this one get away? NT
msongs
(67,462 posts)3. I'm of the George Carlin school of thought when it comes to elitist golf courses nt
underpants
(182,949 posts)4. Frankly, we have enough golf courses. And I play golf.
Oh and a resort, people that go to resorts can afford a resort to come to them IMHO