WHO WE ARE:
On June 15th, 2007 some folks traveling along the Mt. Loop Highway east of Granite Falls, Washington took notice of a new “Notice of Proposed Land Use” sign posted near milepost 6. Upon further examination it was realized that promoters of a new motocross park had applied for rezoning and a Conditional Use Permit for 435 acres of land to be used for racing events, practices and concessions. A few hours of on-line research into the human, wildlife and environmental impacts of such a facility lead a small group of neighbors to immediately organize in opposition. One of those present was Bruce Barnbaum, the person who had lead a group known as the Stillaguamish Citizens Alliance (SCA) in the early 90’s to oppose rock quarry construction along the Mt. Loop Highway. To learn more about those efforts, click here. Bruce suggested the new group take on the dormant SCA name and elect new officers. The group agreed, and formal opposition to the motocross complex had begun. Several months later, the group decided to change their name to better reflect the long-term mission of preserving the scenic, natural beauty along the Mountain Loop Highway. On September 13th, 2007 the group voted to adopt a new name, and The Mountain Loop Conservancy was born.
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
President: Jeff Van Datta Jlvandat@msn.com
Vice President: Paul Sheppard Pauls@zgi.com
Secretary: Siobhan Sullivan Soybean@aol.com
Treasurer: Jim Dockery jim.dockery@verizon.net
Fifth Member: Bruce Barnbaum Barnbaum@aol.com
Advisory Board Member: Tom Matlack Tnmatlack@comcast.net
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