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Causeway proposal resurfaces

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Andy Wakefield | 4:31 p.m. Jan. 9, 2008
Constructing is being touted by some, such as David Gardner and Kennith Sumison, as a means to rehabilitate Utah Lake. In fact, a causeway is diametrically opposite to rehabilitating the lake. The causeway will severely impact the already damaged ecology of Utah Lake. It will also fundamentally alter the character of Utah Valley.

In terms of development, a causeway will only create more problems than it solves. Bridges are notorious bottlenecks. Imaging how congested Provo's Center Street would become with this proposed causeway.

Utah Lake is a damaged ecosystem, yes. But the cheapest means of rehabilitating the lake is to stop polluting the lake, regulate shoreline development, and simply not build a causeway. Much cheaper than the proposed causeway--which would cost tens or hundreds of millions of dollars.

Finally, it is important to look at conflict-of- interest issues that arise with government representatives and developers.

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