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Lacks understanding - NWA Online Letter

28 May 2016 2:04 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

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Lacks understanding


As evidenced by two recent editorials in the Democrat-Gazette, it appears that the editorial writers lack understanding of the issues and of the Buffalo River's importance to the state of Arkansas.

The first editorial seemed to imply that, with the decision to do away with the general permit, there would be no more hog concentrated feeding operations in Arkansas. But it appears operators can apply for an individual permit to operate under Regulation 5. Therefore, if the five-year moratorium should be lifted in the Buffalo River watershed, more operations of this nature could proliferate.

The second editorial stated they were sick of this hog-factory issue. Really?

Besides being the aesthetic crown jewel of Arkansas, the Buffalo River in 2015 generated $56.6 million in visitor spending. Tourism-related jobs total over 900 in the area. That is the kind of economic plus needed.

Recently the state of Arkansas produced All About Arkansas, a book serving as promotional material to attract businesses to our Natural State. Guess what figures in it? The Buffalo River, of course.

It is my hope that those who have the good sense to speak out for what they know is precious shall continue to work for the protections that the Buffalo River deserves.

It is also my hope that the Democrat-Gazette will provide balanced and in-depth hard-news reporting on this issue. The readership expects no less.

GINNY MASULLO

Fayetteville



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