Washington Department of Ecology Studies

See independent studies on the project's impacts on the nearshore environment and the hydrology of Maury Island, particularly the groundwater aquifer. These studies were requested by project opponents, approved by the state legislature, funded by taxpayers and conducted under the supervision of the state Department of Ecology.

• Maury Island Nearshore Impact Assessment - (46mb)
• Maury Island Hydrogeologic Impact Assessment - (112mb)
• Maury Island Technical Memorandum on Water Quality, Stormwater Management and Sediment Runoff - (2mb)

What the Environmental and Regulatory Agencies and Have Said

See statements from the Shoreline Hearings Board, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources and others about the project.

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What the Courts Have Said

See relevant rulings made by the Washington State courts.

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Letter to Governor Gregoir and Attorney General McKenna on Aquatic Lands Lease

Read the letter sent to the Governor and Attorney General in reponse to a previous letter sent by opponents of the project.

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Demonstration Damages Fragile Fish Eggs - P-I Blog

Read about a march, involving about 500 protesters, that took place in sand lance spawning grounds.

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News Releases and Statements

• Glacier resopnsds to Lands Commissioner; Commits to collaboration, 8-11-2009
• Glacier agrees to short delay; Requests meeting with Lands Commisssioner, 8-11-2009
• Seattile P-I Guest Columnist Don Brunell, 2-2-2009
• Construction News Release, 1-14-2009
• Demonstration Statement,1-13-2009
• Opponents Drop Request to Stop Construction of Maury Island Dock, 1-6-2009
• Preliminary Injuction Release, 12-15-2008
• Derelict Vessel Release, 12-9-2008

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON KEY ISSUES

The following documents provide factual information on key issues related to Glacier Northwest's construction of a new barge loading dock and its increase in the level of mining at its Maury Island site.

• New Dock - Better protection for the environment, including eelgrass.
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• Endangered Species - Over 10 years of environmental study and permitting review determines endangered species will be protected.
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• Aquifer - Providing accurate information.
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• Aquatic Lands Lease - More than eight years of study and review before decision.
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• Arsenic - Glacier's land will be the cleanest on Maury Island after cleanup of tainted soil.
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