The Long Saga of the Sulamita Recreation Center
The lengthy review process for the Sulamita Recreation Center application illustrates how state and county land use regulations do serve to protect our natural resources, farm and forest activities, wildlife habitat, and public health and safety.
Proposed Youth Camp
During 2023 and 2024, an application for a youth camp in a forested region near Gold Creek came to our attention. The neighboring property owners struggled to get county and state agencies to stop unlawful activity that was being pursued without appropriate permits. Friends of Polk County submitted written comments in opposition to the proposed youth camp.