http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/texas/features/art29779.html I think the "seller" is Rod Sanders of Dallas. Apparently, if it is the same Sanders, he is a trustee with the Nature Conservancy.
--- On Fri, 10/29/10, edwin lehr <edwin_leh...@hotmail.com> wrote: From: edwin lehr <edwin_leh...@hotmail.com> Subject: [Texascavers] Devils River State Natural Area To: texascavers@texascavers.com List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com Date: Friday, October 29, 2010, 9:11 AM For those Texans who think this public land swap and taxpayer money transfer is something we should not do, I have included the contact information of the person you should voice your concern to. If we remain silent it's as if we don't matter. Ted Hollingsworth Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Land Conservation Director ted.hollingswo...@tpwd.state.tx.us (512) 389-4520 office (512) 389-4469 fax If you email him you will received the following. Mr. Lehr, Thank you for sharing your concerns about TPWD’s Devils River Ranch project. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has not made a final determination regarding this project. On November 4, 2010, the Commission will decide whether or not to authorize the Executive Director to continue project evaluation potentially resulting in a transaction. Public use planning for the site is only conceptual at this point. TPWD’s goal is to improve public access to this spectacular Devils River , while protecting fragile natural and cultural resources and respecting the rights of other property owners on the river. We are aware that transfer of the State Natural Area (SNA) will affect paddlers who currently enjoy paddling the reach from Bakers Crossing to the SNA, and are looking into alternatives for preserving that recreational opportunity. We also understand that uncontrolled or poorly managed access to the river will result in negative impacts and is not in the best interest of the resource. The public will have the opportunity to voice concerns, suggestions or support for the project before the TPW Commission on November 4. For more details about the proposed transaction please visit information posted on TPWD’s home page. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/news_roundup/devils_river_land_acquisition/ In the mean time, your comment has been added to the public comment record. Edwin Lehr
