It raises red flags where the water will come from and what impact that may have on other water users. It is the responsibility of the public to ensure there is an effective water supply before development.

They will likely be lost from that portion of the valley or at least heavily impacted.

It's something we've expected for a very long time. Today's decision is a slap in the face of the public, which almost unanimously spoke in opposition to the development.

The Forest Service access decision is a slap in the face to the public, who trusts its government to make decisions objectively and transparently.