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I was in a really good mood when I got home, Friday evening and all, but
that all changed when I spend some time looking at the Wakulla2 update
section. Now I really feel depressed. I couldn't believe my eyes.

So far the update entries show the following:

The December 1st entry has a beautiful shot of the spring. Peaceful. Serene.
Primal. The way it has been and the way it ought to be.

The December 2nd entry shows barges, cranes, Sat chambers, Compressors etc.
being constructed and rigged at the waters edge for deployment in the
Spring. What the USDCT has accomplished so far appears to be the
transformation of arguably one of the nicest accessible natural settings
into a look alike for the ship yards of Tampa, Boston or NY or any other
major seaport.

The December 3rd page shows a huge Air Products truck delivering gas.

Add to this the potential clamor of compressors, winches, etc. when the
diving begins and the natural beauty of the springs will be gone until the
circus folds tent and leaves. Hopefully they will not leave any permenant
damage to the environment.

You know, what is really troubling is knowing that all of that crap is
really not needed (as has already been proven, but that's beside the point).
I can't believe the State allowed such callous disregard for the beauty of
this unique natural setting.

Take a look at http://www.wakulla2.org/update.htm I hope you all find this
as disturbing as I did. I have no doubt you will if you have ever enjoyed
the beauty of the Spring and Park. These people, the USDCT, if they have any
conscience or respect for the natural beauty of the Spring should be ashamed
of themselves.



Pete Wallace

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