There are many different opinions that we all have regarding the Navarre Pass.  It seems like the proponents are constantly trying to sway the opponents views and the opponents are hard at work at the same.  Amongst all of this, it seems that we have lost sight of the things that we agree on.  I think it’s safe to say that neither side is interested in turning our fragile ecosystem into a “marine wasteland”.  I can also tell you that the proponents of the Pass are not interested in moving Destin into Navarre either.  I sit on the committee for the Navarre Pass and I’d like to share with you our Purpose & Mission:   http://www.navarrepass.com/mission.html

If you read this link you should clearly understand that our position is to research the feasibility of this project first.  Research to us does not include posts by ill informed commentators masquerading around like environmentalists ready to shoot their ‘jack of all trades’ arrows around on forums like this.  Research to us means the qualified PhD’s in the appropriate disciplines are conducting non-biased studies and are accumulating all the data possible to show how a pass in Navarre will affect our ecosystem.  We stand firmly on the foundation that if a pass is found to be a detriment that cannot be mitigated we are not for it.

We are not a committee full of developers looking to get rich; we are a mixed group of citizens who share a vision for Santa Rosa County.  I don’t own a boat, property along the coast, nor do I have a job that will make me rich quick if a pass comes to town.  I am a resident who has decided to make Santa Rosa County my home.  I have an interest in seeing this county be afforded every opportunity to become all it can be.  I share that exact passion with others on the committee. 

There will undoubtedly be pros and cons with a pass, like all development.  It would be irresponsible for us to parade around the idea that a pass would have no impact.  Our mission is to identify the impact, mitigate if possible and cease if not.  If you are certain that an environmental study will corroborate your position you should welcome it as we do.  If you truly believe that which you take the time to preach on this blog then support the idea of a non-biased study and settle your case once and for all.