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The population and the economy of the Gorge has doubled since the inception of the Scenic Act which was enacted in 1984 to protect the scenic beauty of the Gorge and support economic activity in the towns. The heart of the Gorge is it's magnificent scenic beauty, wilderness and opportunity for outdoor activities. The tourist season in the Gorge is typically active for three months of the year. A casino is totally out of place in the Gorge. The 'destination resort' is nothing but an up to 500 unit development of vacation homes which will compete with the towns and drive down property values and add to the problems of part time residences already plague local official. It is outrageous that the Gorge Commission has been coerced into promoting either of these proposals.

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