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I am concerned about citing a casino off reservation land. It makes no sense to site a business that is presumably established to provide jobs for the tribal members at a location that is so distant from their homes. The idea that tribal members will commute from Warm Springs to Cascade Locks is not very reasonable. I have made many trips to Warm Springs and the surrounding area. The roads are often treacherous due to weather conditions and the Gorge is known for its dicey winter conditions. The commute will easily take 90 minutes each way in good weather and the additional CO2 emissions will impact air quality as well as speed global warming.

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Casino and Resort: For the past 20 plus years, the public has found plenty to enjoy in the Gorge without either of these developments. This is a National Scenic Area not a theme park. Gorgeous scenery and recreational opportunities abound. Albeit, recreational opportunities involving outdoor activities, not indoor casinos. Regarding the Mill site, RV and tent sites are preferable to a new urban area and more in keeping with the spirit of the Scenic Act.

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Resort: I was raised in The Dalles and lived in the Gorge half my life. The National Scenic Area Act was designed to benefit all the people; that's why it's a National Act setup to protect a national treasure. The rules should not be changed to benefit an elite few even if this could boost the economy of Skamania County and I stress the word could as we all know that along with development comes myriad issues ranging from infrastructure needs to displacement of local residents all of which place burdens on existing government resources. I say no to allowing this new urban city in the Gorge.

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