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Proposed Segale gravel mine opponents to meet with county officials
The group says the 990-acre project could increase runoff, noise and traffic, and it wants county officials to address mitigation plans.
- On Oct. 13, Defend Cumberland and the Enumclaw Plateau Community Association will meet with King County officials at the Green River College Enumclaw Campus at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed gravel mine.
- Defend Cumberland formed to oppose a 990-acre gravel mine proposed by Segale Properties LLC in the Cumberland area east of Black Diamond. The project surrounds land owned by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
- King County determined on July 8 that the project requires an Environmental Policy Act Review due to significant environmental concerns. Issues include runoff into local waterways, noise, and traffic on rural roads.
- Bernie McKinney, a member of Defend Cumberland and the Enumclaw Plateau Community Association, stated that rural residents need a direct way to communicate concerns with agency leaders. Residents intend to use the meeting to question officials.
- The state continues to meet with stakeholders to determine mitigation strategies while the project awaits a draft EIS plan. It remains unclear whether an additional public comment period will open for community input.
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Proposed Segale gravel mine opponents to meet with county officials
Defend Cumberland hopes South King County residents will meet with the Department of Local Services on Oct. 13 and voice their opinions on the controversial project.
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