I am opposed to the Yacolt quarry expansion. The superficial examination that county staff gave to the proposal ignores dust and other particulates and says nothing about how the proposal will alter the experiences of people using Lucia Falls Park, the Pomeroy House, and the East Fork of the Lewis River. Market studies that fail to mention that a significant portion of the quarry output is shipped to Oregon cannot be taken seriously.
The public testimony on the proposal is articulate and demonstrates that the quarry has had a significant negative impact on people’s lives, on their ability to enjoy living in rural Clark County, and on the value of their properties. If the quarry is allowed to expand, those negative effects will continue for years, perhaps decades.
The Clark County Council will conduct a public hearing on the expansion proposal at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Public Service Center, sixth-floor hearing room, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver.
Citizens who can attend the meeting should do so, all others should express their opinions online at www.clark.wa.gov/annual-reviews-and-dockets or mail to Clark County Council, c/o Rebecca Messinger, clerk to the council, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666.
