It is a small thing to divert a sewer line around this woods. I know for a fact this area is home to hawks and probably several species of protected migratory birds. I can't understand why you would be doing this (putting the sewer line through it ) when it was promised that you would not do this, it seems malicious. Do you want to be thought of that way? Woods are an important part of urban areas - they are carbon sinks and help sequester carbon in a sustainable and pleasant way. Please rethink your decision about this - it will reflect well on you all if you do. Please try and keep the ethic that has made Madison a good place and decent place to live, when there are fewer and fewer of such places.
As a Wisconsin native and longtime Madison resident I - and others - are asking you to make a good decision and preserve these woods, particularly the 36 old growth trees.
Thank you for doing the right thing for your community.