The proposed development:

• Will mar the natural beauty of the park.
• Is wildly out of scale, with 350 proposed RV spots. Parks with double the acreage have fewer than 50 spots.
• Will reduce the recreation value of the park for existing users, including hikers, bikers, golfers and fishermen.
• Will require massive road construction inside the park, and create traffic jams outside of the park.
• Is out of character with the historic nature of the park, which was built in 1930s by the CCC.
• Will imperil rare and endangered species, including the federally listed harperella, and the soon-to-be federally listed wood turtle.
• Is a tax dodge for developers, who will not have to pay county taxes while also putting a strain on local infrastructure.

We demand:

• A new round of proposals with opportunities for public comment that are announced at least two weeks in advance.
• A thorough environmental impact assessment of the proposed RV park, including its potential impacts on water quality, wildlife, historic value and landscape. 
• A Habitat Conservation Plan and Incidental Take Permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as is required by law.
• A safety impact assessment on increased traffic on Route 522, the state park entrance, residential communities, park visitors, and downtown Berkeley Springs. 
• An assessment of how the proposed RV park will tax local infrastructure, including law enforcement.
• An assessment of the development’s potential to create or intensify existing fire and flood hazards.