Strong opposition is rising against an application by Kiewit Infrastructure Company of Vancouver, Washington, for a “Mining Special Use Permit” to expand an existing twenty acre quarry near Marblemount to approximately 79 acres. Kiewit is seeking permission to remove about 3.8 million cubic yards of stone over time at the rate of 75 truck and
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As part of its research work in support of the Barnaby Reach Project, the consulting firm Natural Systems Design studied water levels in the Skagit and Sauk Rivers and within the project area under flood conditions. By measuring water levels at various points, they developed models of what future floods might look like. Measurements from
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By Dave Hallock Recently several neighbors with homes adjacent to the Barnaby Reach Project area had the opportunity to visit with Dr. Jon L. Riedel, a member of the Barnaby Project’s “Technical Advisory Group.” Dr. Riedel is a geologist at North Cascades National Park and an expert on the geological history of our area. His areas
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Here are two images of the same Skagit Upriver area, one showing what we’d see flying overhead and the other what we’d see if all the trees and other vegetation was removed. The second image was produced using Lidar a technology which reveals the actual ground elevations of the area. We can see in the
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By Lisa Fenley and Dave Hallock Rockport neighbors have offered insightful views, concerns and perspectives on a proposed project intended to improve Martin Road drainage. Skagit River System Cooperative (SRSC) submitted a “pre-approval” application on February 16, 2018, for funding a project to replace culverts on Martin Road. Neighbors are generally supportive of the project
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Skagit River System Cooperative (SRSC) has submitted a “pre-application” for funding a project to improve drainage along Martin Road in Rockport. The pre-application will be screened along with others and, if approved, SRSC will be invited to submit a “full application.” The screening process is expected to be completed by mid-March, 2018. A copy of the
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