KEA, Anglers May Sue Diamond Cup

An attorney representing a conservation organization and fishermen’s group said they plan to fight in court to stop any permit issued for this summer’s Diamond Cup. Attorney Scott Reed, pictured, submitted a letter late this week to the Idaho Department of Lands, the agency charged with processing any permit application for the hydroplane races on Lake Coeur d’Alene. If a permit is approved by the agency, he promised to spring into action. “My clients would be inclined to appeal that approval to a district court, seeking an injunction to stop the issuance of the permit and the completion of whatever is necessary to put on the race,” Reed wrote in his April 2 letter. Reed represents both the Lake Coeur d’Alene Anglers Association and Kootenai Environmental Alliance/ David Cole , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here . (SR file photo: Kathy Plonka)

Question: Do you want the KEA and Anglers Association to follow through on their lawsuit threat?