Goshen Pass has been threatened time and again. The groups determined to save this special place have always prevailed. It is encouraging and interesting history. Read a Research Paper on the history of threats to Goshen Pass. These include:
- 1929 Proposal to construct a dam and power plant DEFEATED [pp. 7-12]
- 1938 Road "modernization" proposal to remove curves and "cut a swath straight through it" DEFEATED [p. 12]
- 1954 Timber clear cutting resulted in purchase of land for conservation DEFEATED [pp.12-14]
- 1959 Potential development of private land by mineral co. resulted in PURCHASE of land for public use and conservation using Pittman-Robertson funds [pp. 12-15]
- 1972 State recreation plans described as "Grandiose Scheme" to remove roadside parking areas & develop Visitor Center, huge parking lots, lake and trails at environmentally sensitive Meadow Ground, etc. DEFEATED [pp.16-17]
