Turkey Mountain update: A coalition forms, and takes action

The formation of the group is a good sign for Turkey Mountain. It means there are large numbers of people who are concerned about development encroachment on the area and the detrimental consequences it can have for wild spaces that were so wisely set aside decades ago. It’s also an organization that allows for an even broader number of people to get involved not only in speaking out on issues like the mall (though the coalition was careful to note that it is not taking an official position on the controversy), but also becoming a part of activities that will care for Turkey Mountain and potentially other wild spaces in the Tulsa area and northeast Oklahoma.

New Group Forms to Protect Turkey Mountain

“It’s time for people, for the users to become engaged and to speak up,” said TUWC spokesman Tom Neal. “Perhaps we were complacent, we were enjoying what we had and didn’t know that there were things at risk.”

Tulsa group expresses concerns over new outlet mall

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Outlet mall proposal spurs new coalition to give voice to Turkey Mountain users

The coalition represents a wide variety of stances. There are people who are against all development on Turkey Mountain, Neal said, and some who recognize that property owners have rights as long as they go through proper channels. As such, the group doesn’t have an official position on the proposed outlet mall.