The Dec. 4 WKT published a letter entitled âDevelopment Would Endanger Wildlife and Habitat.â Several of the statements made in this letter are simply not accurate.Â
I have walked Shady Creek many times and itâs basically a storm water drainage ditch. The bottom is filled with concrete, asphalt, retaining walls, gabion baskets, erosion fabric and trash, with an occasional natural rock outcropping. The habitat today does not sustain meaningful wildlife, and certainly no turtles or salamanders. The SG Collaborative plan would change that.Â
Moreover, the vegetation along the creek consists primarily of non-native, invasive honeysuckle â not a desirable plant. We have done a tree study that could not find a single landmark tree and found most to be in poor health. The study will be made available when we take the next steps with the city. Â