Letter to Editor-The Ridge Is Worth More Than New Development

Thousands of acres on the Shawangunk Riidge have been preserved and protected by the State of New York, the NY/NJ Trail Conference and the Open Space Institute. This will preserve the scenic and biological value of the ridge for all to appreciate. Our area will remain a beautiful place to live for many years to come, and will attract tourists to sustain our economy. Building large houses on top of the Ridge and large warehouses at its base will not enhance our area. In addition, the money spent here by a few well off residents and income from commercial storage fees cannot replace what is lost in scenic and biological value.