06-30-2003 Bayport Expansion Review CommitteeMeeting

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• • activities designed to further its goals. These members span the entire coast of the Gulf, from Texas to Florida. GRN sponsors many events, workshops, and reports that focus on the condition of the natural resources of the Gulf. The proposed Bayport Project will severely impact wetland resources of the Gulf region. GBCPA is a member organization of GRN. 253. HYC is the oldest yacht club in Texas. Its mission is to advance the sport of yachting. HYC organizes regattas and promotes Houston nationally for yacht racing and recreational boating center. HYC members currently enjoy sailing in Galveston Bay; however, the addition of the proposed Bayport Project will substantially interfere with the HYC's mission and purpose. The additional water traffic, lights, noise, and air pollution will severely impact Galveston Bay as a sailing and recreational venue. Charles Buchner is a member of the Houston Yacht Club and was its commodore during 2001-2002. Mr. Buchner is active in sailing and racing on Galveston Bay, which will be negatively impacted by the proposed Bayport facility. 254. GBF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the natural resources of the Galveston Bay estuarine system and its tributaries for present users and for posterity. GBF's members participate in and sponsor recreational activities, educational programs, and research focused on the natural marine environment of Galveston Bay. The proposed Bayport Project will destroy much of the natural environment, which serves as a classroom and recreational location for Galveston Bay Foundation events. Ellyn Roof is a member of GBF and lives in Taylor Lake Village, Texas. Ms. Roof sails on Galveston Bay and has skippered the GBF "Bay Ranger" on education trips on Galveston Bay. These activities will be negatively impacted by the proposed Bayport facility. Additionally, Ms. Roofs property in Taylor Lake Village will be negatively impacted by air pollution, noise pollution and increased traffic and the property value of the home is expected to decline if this facility is constructed. 35.