The State Moves On The River Walk Property

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: Keep your fingers crossed, folks. And, keep the pressure on!!!

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:    EASLEY URGES STATE TO
:    ACQUIRE PARKLAND IN THE
:    DUPONT FOREST 

:    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

:    CONTACT: Cari Hepp (919) 716-6413 or Ashley
:    Westbrook (919) 716-6484 
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:    (Raleigh, NC) - Attorney General Mike Easley
:    today encouraged state leaders to explore options
:    for acquiring parkland in the Dupont Forest. The
:    land, which includes Triple Falls, Bridal Veil Falls
:    and High Falls, has been purchased by a
:    developer who is building a vacation resort. The
:    falls were the site for the filming of the movie, "Last
:    of the Mohicans." Acquisition of the property was
:    discussed at the monthly Council of State meeting
:    held in Research Triangle Park this morning. 

:    Easley received unanimous approval on his motion
:    that the Secretary of the Department of
:    Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
:    investigate condemnation of the property and
:    make a recommendation within two weeks to a
:    special session of the Council of State. The law
:    requires the Secretary to investigate and make a
:    request to the Council of State, before the State
:    may use its powers of condemnation in such
:    cases. 

:    "I am encouraged by the strong show of support
:    by the Council of State for acquiring this
:    property," said Easley. "It is a piece of our natural
:    heritage and we should do all that we can to
:    preserve it for all North Carolinians. The waterfalls
:    that are a part of this property are truly amazing
:    and it would be a great loss if access to the falls
:    was restricted." 

:    "The law allows for negotiation with the developer
:    for sale of the property during this two week
:    period. I think the Council made it pretty clear that
:    they will give me unanimous support to condemn
:    this land so the Secretary will be negotiating from
:    a position of strength. But, one way or another, we
:    are going to protect and maintain these falls for all
:    the people of North Carolina." 

:    "Sam Neill of Henderson County made a
:    compelling presentation to the Council of State. He
:    is a strong advocate for preserving the falls and we
:    hope he will continue to be involved in the
:    process." 


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