high resolution pics: Peaks 1 (Credit: Calvin Johnson) Peaks 2 | Peaks 3 ] (Credit: Cy Wagoner)
The Save the Peaks Coalition was formed The proposed development will further the desecration of this sacred site, increase threats to endangered species, and cause environmental destruction. With your help, we CAN make a difference!
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NEWS RELEASE: Tribes & Environmental Groups Petition Supreme Court in Appeal to Protect Religious Freedom- NEW - NEW
Save the Peaks Case Heard In Pasadena, California Photo by Larry Smith
Precedent-Setting Legal Battle Brings Tribal Dignitaries, Religious Leaders
Coalition of Tribal Leaders and Environmental Justice Groups to Defend
The Snowbowl Effect to be Screened at the National Museum
CELEBRATE THE PEAKS! Read the 9th Circuit Court Ruling here Click here for pictures
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Save the Peaks Coalition Press Release: 9th Circuit Court Rules to Protect Sacred Peaks Landmark Ruling Celebrated as a Victory for Religious Freedom, U.S. Court backs Indian Tribes on Sacred Mountain Monday, March 12th 2007 9th Circuit Court Rules to Protect Sacred Peaks Monday, March 12th 2007 Sierra Club News Release March 12th 2007
Save the Peaks! Efforts to Protect Sacred Mountain Continue
Why is it necessary to stop Snowbowl?
Wastewater snowmaking is an extreme health risk.
The USFS decision violates the Endangered Species Act.
Snowmaking will violate the Religious Freedom Act.
The FS decision has disproportional adverse effects on Native Americans.
The USFS decision violates the National Historic Preservation Act.
The National Forest Management Act has not been followed. >> Learn more
view maps of the What is included in Snowbowl's proposed development?
Clear cutting and "grading & stumping" of more than 100 acres of rare alpine forest for new runs & lifts
14.8 mile buried pipeline to transport wastewater
10 million gallon wastewater storage pond
1.5 millions gallons of contaminated wasetwater per day for snowmaking on 205 acres (up to 180 million gallons per season)
facilities expansion
new parking lots
FEE snowplay area (the proposed snowplay area would not be free) & More
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Listen to the Audio from the Pasadena Court Proceedings
